The Chruch Grim

The church grim is usually described as a large black shaggy dog with red glowing eyes. Occasionally there are accounts of them being other animals such as horses, pigs and even birds.
it is referred to as the "church" grim as it was an English folklore creature who guarded the graves (owned by a church in that period of time) against evil spirits. Myth had it, that the first body buried was responsible for guarding the graves, and the people thought it was unfair that people should take on this role rather than resting in peace. So at many newly established grave sites, a live animal (large black dog) would be buried alive.
Many church grims are well know to ring the church bells, and often, a death in the community soon follows. Many popes/bishops have accounts of being able to tell if certain bodies are going to hell or heaven based upon the expression on the grims face. Sometimes, the grim is seen as an omen, it is said that if someone is to look into the eyes of a grim three times in a row (in three encounters) they will die shortly afterwards.
Overall its a pretty cool concept, and you can probably see a few resemblances between the grim and Sirius Black in dog form from harry potter (did i mention grims like lightning?) Anyway, the picture Ive posted below was a devian art work, i just thought i should mention, as this anonymus artist deserves credit for their work. (which was found in google)

Aswang!

This fascinating being originates from the Philippines. While it is mythological, it is the most predominately talked about and the most feared being for many of the people in this country. There are about five sub-types of this creature, so ill give you a rundown of the most common ideas and characteristics, without confusing you about different types.
This creature appears mostly human, it is often seen to have a combination of vampiric and undead elements. they are also shape shifters and Self segmentaters.
A shape shifter can change their physical/visual appearance at will to fit in with their surroundings, often they pretend to be ordinary people. Although of course at night, they no-longer look human. When they are in their natural form, they are said to have large wings that protrude from their backs, have long tongues that are very thin (proboscis like), they look much paler, bonier and generally barbaric. It is also said they often turn into animals such as dogs, pigs and birds at night. Overall, they are though to be beautiful women by day and incomprehensible horrors by night. A Self Segmentater is a being or creature who can detach their head, arms legs etc; from their torso.
Like many paranormal/supernatural creatures, they do have a predator/prey connection with ordinary people. They are so truly feared by people in the Philippines as they believe that the feed off fetus, placenta, young children, phlegm etc, with their long thin tongue, the tongue is inserted through one of the many entry's of the body (mouth, nose, ears, genitals.)
Their lifespan cannot be complete until they find someone to take their place. This is done when consuming phlegm, some kind of spawn (which i don't know much about) is placed inside the body, which phases them into a replacement aswang. until this operation is complete an aswang cannot completely die.

Overall, i love this creature, its dark, vampiric like and Incredibly morbid!

Ghouls, halloween creatures!

the next Halloween related life-form on the list is the ghoul! I don't know about you but i think they are quite interesting. The ghoul is an ancient Arabic folklore and has many characteristics similar to a zombie or undead being. most of the differences are probably visual, They are said to have black teeth and skin which is tainted silver, and does not rot like an ordinary zombie. Like zombies, they have a morbid obsession for death and are known to hang around graves, and eat flesh. It is believed that ghouls are created by vampires. there are many types of ghouls, but to keep it simple, they are divided into three main groups: Vassals, independents, and reverends. Vassals are ghouls who serve for a vampire, and most likely the one who aided them to undergo change. Independents are quite self explanatory, but if you don't know, they are Solly independent. Reverends are ghoul clans who have a steady and efficient society.
Sadly all the images i found of ghouls were really boring, and so i wont bother posting one.

The Jackalope

The Jackalope is believed to be a fictitious creature, (of course that is up to you to decide however) and the first species I'm am going to write about in regards to Halloween. Mostly, i am writing about this interesting creature, due to the band we know as "jakalope".
According to North American legend for the most part, a jackalope is a jackrabbit crossed with antelope, and commonly referred to as the horned rabbit. supposedly, they can mimic any sound, including human voices. (i suppose this would be like a very talented lyre bird) Many cowboys believe that they are lured by wiskey and easier to hunt once they have drunk this, or on full moon, when they mistake the moon for the sun, making them behave rather peculiar (people have accounts of them walking backwards rather than forwards.) They are supposed to be very aggressive and so fast the human eye cannot trace them. the milk of a female jackalope has very medicinal properties in their milk, which can only be retrieved when she is on her back. (due to aggression) It is believed that this milk can cure everything, from baldness to disease.
Not that i believe this is right, considering they are so close to extinction (if they exist of course) however, in the town famous for jackalope, Wyoming, you can get a license to hunt jackalope, although of course there is really no point as it is only eligible on June the 31st. any other day it is illegal.
There is a huge debate to weather or not they exist, with many ideas being used to explain why they are very rarely seen. Some even say that Jackalopes only breed in electrical thunderstorms, meaning that they are very close to extinct and that is why there a very few sighting reported. Others say they are fairly nocturnal, and that no-one ever sights them due to their speed. It is also believes that this creature was mistaken for rabbits which had a disease, resulting in horn like tumors. who knows? maybe this was the case!
Anyway, they are rather a peculiar animal, which no really knows weather or not they exist. If you really want to go and hunt one, you only have one day of the year to do so!


here is a winged jackalope. Sadly however, if you look closely at this pic,
 you will notice it has been edited/photo shopped.



Halloween sale!

earlier on in this blog i mentioned a really cool online clothing store, just in case you haven't looked at it in a while, they now have their Halloween stock for sale!!! this includes some new items which ill post below. for those of you who haven't looked at the store, it contains a range for all ages, male and female, and even does shoes, accessories and make-up. it has quite a reasonable range, which you could us in many wardrobes from steam punk, Victorian, cyber and much more. here is the link: http://www.findcoolclothes.com/

clearly these are only some of the things they are selling, and these photos were taken directly from the Halloween range, you'll find allot more in the other ranges they sell. Oh and PS: be careful, there is an adult kind of section!!

Halloween!

Halloweens coming so soon! i should have written this earlier but, as usual i was short for time. Anyway This year, i have very little plans so i think ill gradually put a few lovable halloween creatures up here. maybe a profile with characteristics, and all that, maybe try and put a few random facts, related tales.
Anyway, i know its a tad early but HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!
XX

Band Exposure: Midnight syndicate

For just over a decade, Midnight Syndicate have creating orchestral/dark wave/ambient/neoclassical music, with 13 individual albums so far. Over the years, they have become extremely famous throughout Halloween, their music depicting a perfect image for Halloween. There music is not only famous with Halloween but with world famous horror theme parks. I mainly enjoy the mesmerising rhythms that they play, building up tension and the letting if fade away. If anything they should be playing film tracks, not to say they havn't!

They came from Ohio, California, and over the 13 years or so they've been playing, only 2 original members remain. During this time, they have work and performed with many bands, they have toured with groups such as the motley crue and king diamond! their new album is supposedly out very soon! (early august, i heard) anyway,check their song out below ENJOY!