Shin Megami Tensei V : Compendium

Devoid of its original powers, it is trapped in an incomplete gel form. There are several theories of when the slime first was recorded as a monster. They tend to collect shiny objects.

The name comes from the Roman military term for an army unit of 3,000 to 6,000 men.

Supposedly, it is actually a demon that failed to take form and now roams in search of Magatsushi. It is said that when a Slime's ability to absorb Magatsuhi goes out of control, it transforms into this demon.

Their physical appearance changes from region to region, but their personality is always playful and mischievous. A common prank they like to pull is causing humans to wander in circles. However, they are also known to help farmers from time to time and are generally considered good fairies.

They are charged with guarding the ruins and caves where other pixies dwell.

Said to be spirits of the dead, they appear as floating flames and are known around the world by various names such as "Will-o'-the-Wisp" and "Hitodama." They are also said to come out at night to startle travelers and make them lose their way.

It masquerades as a beautiful woman during the day but transforms into a blood-sucking monster at night. It has the ability to separate its upper and lower body, and can sprout bat wings from its back to fly in search of humans to suck their blood.

They often drown those who attempt to ride them, but, if tames, they can be valuable mounts.

After defeating a fierce guard dog, he volunteered to take its place, thus earning himself "Culann's Hound" as his nickname.

A welcome spirit, she carries out household chores while everyone sleeps. It is said you can hear her silk skirts rustle as she works. However, she is not without a dangerous side, and will kill anyone who tries to cause harm to the family she protects.

He is quite old, but due to a curse he received when he was young, he remains small yet still beautiful. He often flirts with human women and has earned many a scolding from his wife as a result.

Greedy humans cast into the preta realm become these. Their hunger is unrelenting and their suffering continues until they are reincarnated.

Its weight becomes progressively heavier to the point of being nearly unbearable, but it is said that it will transform into gold coins if you can carry it all the way back home.

Known to feast on the flesh of corpses, it is said that it can possess a human by entering through their mouth, where it will plague them until it is driven away through magic or medicine. It is also said that anyone who looks upon one directly is guaranteed to die within nine months.

It is said that they often change shape and take the form of a gourd. They stand three meters tall, with red hair and dark skin, and have the body of a human but the head of a white horse. They once served Rudra, but according to Buddhist scriptures, they now follow Zouchouten of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Its true identity is a corpse that hasn't had a proper memorial service, and it is said to appear before monks who neglect their duties.

Dipping a feather into wine will turn it into a deadly poison, able to kill anyone with a single drop.

She seduces travelers, only to crack their heads open and suck out their brains with her beak.

While the god Enlil purified himself, he stole the Tablet of Destinies from him in an attempt to become the chief god.

It is said to have the head of a cat and the body of a human, and its shrine was located in Annam, which is present-day Vietnam. The shrine was meant for Mao Shangshu, a 14-15th century general who conquered Vietnam. However, because the name "Mao" is similar to the Chinese word for cat, the temple was effectively misnamed, and he was reborn as a different god.

Also known as Ushiwakamaru, he is said to have learned the art of war from the Mt. Kurama Tengu. On joining his half-brother Yoritomo's army, he defeated the Taira one by one, finishing them off at the battle of Dan-no-ura. He was later pursued by Yoritomo's army, only to kill himself at Koromogawa.

It was once thought that the echoes heard in valleys were actually from Kodama replying.

Those who did not pledge allegiance to the Imperial Court were called this derogatory term because of their short stature and spindly limbs. As time passed, people may have misinterpreted the name for a literal meaning and made them into spiders, or perhaps the manifestations of grudges of those who were persecuted by the Imperial Court.

Do not be fooled by his cute demeanor, however, for he is known to freeze people with his cold breath, smiling all the while. Some suggest that he originally looked like an abominable snowman, but may have changed form to appear more approachable and thus more easily lure in his victims.

Once coexisting with the Ainu people of Japan, there was a fallig out at some point, and they disappeared.

They take the form of a beautiful woman in white clothing, however they are much smaller in size than a human. They cannot talk, though they can chirp like birds.

Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.

They are a precious component in potions to heal sicknesses, but obtaining one is notoriously difficult. When pulled from the ground, they let out a bloodcurdling scream, killing anyone unlucky enough to hear it.

There is no consensus on his appearance : it can resemble a human, bird, or animal. They are usually sealed away in bottles or pots but can also be sealed in rings or talismans.

They are beautiful young women who dance for the gods. They also guide heroes who fall in battle to paradise.

They are believed to be an incarnation of an old wolf.

Their name means "choosers of the slain." Armed with shining armor and spears, they look for brave warriors to take to Valhalla, so that they may fight in Ragnarok.

The three gods born from Izanagi after he returned from Yomi are said to be the tribe's ancestors.

A single footprint measuring 30 cm has been sighted in the snowy mountains.

It is characterized by red skin, horns on its head, long claws, and sharp fangs.

They are used both to hurt and to heal, but their true nature is said to be very violent.

It and its comrades fell into hell through holes that can still be found in Mie Prefecture, Japan (the modern-day Iga Province).

By suppressing its aura, thereby preventing others from sensing its presence, it can effectively ambush its enemies. Oni have been said to act as liaisons between humans and gods, and the Fudoki holds many records of such exchanges in this region.

Dog-sized, they have white tufts or hair on their chest, green, intelligent eyes, and are even capable of understanding the human language. Though they usually stick to their territory, some have been known to live with humans as normal black cats. They are generally peaceful, but should a human treat one poorly, they will forcibly take that human to their kingdom.

Those possessed enter a state of "inu-tsuki" and go crazy. Onmyoji, or Japanese sorcerers, summon them to do their will.

They can speak to humans and, depending on their power, can do various things. Some can turn into humans, while others can have the dead do their bidding.

Despite his skill as a guard, Hercules killed him in one blow while performing one of his 12 great labors.

They are said to have once been ordinary human beings. However, upon turning into this, one cannot regain their humanity ever again.

If a victim resisted, he would sit on their eyelids to force them to sleep. It has even been said that "naughty children" who refused to go to sleep would be punished by having their eyes scooped out and taken away, though this is speculated to be a fabrication thought up by German mothers.

It lives in a jungle alongside owls and, though it appears human, has an abnormally large head. It also lacks a tongue and therefore cannot speak. Myth tells that these creatures are reincarnations of the "soul of the shadow," and they are even said to engage in intercourse with human women from time to time as well as eat children and fight humans.

They are known to visit women in their sleep and have sex with them. The offspring born from these incidents are said to later become witches and wizards.

She is the daughter of the demoness Lilith, who tempted Adam. Like her mother, she drains men of their essence.

They are known to visit men in their sleep and have sex with them. And though they appear beautiful in the dream, in reality, they are ugly, old hags.

These are the evolved form of the fairly peaceful winter fairy and mark the transformation from small prankster into massively powerful entity.

He is usually grouped with another god, Sakkut.

Some say she was the inspiration for William Shakespeare's Queen Mab, leading many to conclude that she and the fairy queen Titania, are one and the same. She was known to give mead mixed with her blood to her many consorts.

Though there are several theories regarding her disobedience, she is often regarded as a symbol of infidelity.

It is said to be composed of "dry" and "cold" essences, which are known to be the basic components of destruction.

It is said to be a fusion of "moist" and "heat" essences, forming the basis for an exponential energy increase.

According to Aristotle, it is composed of both "moist" and "cold" essences.

It is said to be composed of both "dry" and "heat" essences. The ancient Greek concepts of the four basic elements significantly influenced early astrology.

They are closest in nature to humans. They watch over individuals and offer warning to those who stray from the path.

They are charged with overseeing the welfare of countries and civilizations.

As their duty is to protect the souls of humans, they are constantly on patrol to guard against demon attacks.

They are the highest ranking angels to carry a material body and are tasked with carrying the seat of God.

When Yama judges a dead soul to be guilty, He acts as the executioner and drags that soul to hell."

Their hideous appearance symbolizes their evil nature, but they can also change shape to fool humans.

Of the many hidden entities mentioned in religious doctrines, the ones that influence human activities in the earthly realm are known by this name. It is said that those aligned with shadow also possess powerful dark magic.

It is truly Death itself, with the power to lead humans to their demise in an instant. It is depicted as a skeleton with a black cloak and a sickle to reap human souls in a single stroke. True to its name, it dances the feared Dance of Death, a reminder that all worldly things must someday meet their end.

During the war of the Titans, Zeus freed them from the underworld to help him obtain victory.

She drains the life of her lovers in return for granting them artistic inspiration.

It can do various things, from pulling harmless pranks like making loud noises and moving objects through the air, to dangerous, destructive acts, like starting fires and assaulting people.

Though they were once worshiped by the Dravidians as goddesses of the harvest, they became interpreted as demons with the spread of Hinduism and the two clashing ideologies. They are depicted as naked women with voluptuous bodies.

They supposedly favor the blood of children and young men.

They eat human flesh and gather at graveyards and crematories each night. Their name means "sky dancer.

She is known as one of the greatest beauties ever to live, having charmed many with her musical voice and conversation skills. It is said that all of history would have unfolded differently had even her nose been longer or shorter.

It is said to be the opposite of a Chichevache, but theory speculates that it is actually a mistranslation of "Re'em," a two-horned beast that appears in the Old Testament.

They are said to look like humans covered head to toe with hair, and are recognized as an iconic monster that appears at nighttime. They are often spoken of by mothers wishing to discipline their children as noted in the popular phrase, "For naughty kids who disobey, it will come and surely prey.

It has red, shining eyes and was known for the finlike appendages on both sides of its boy. It has been said to walk on two foot and fly without moving these appendages. It has a keen sense for blood which allows it to easily track its prey. Eyewitnesses say that a UFO was sighted when he appeared, so many believe that it is actually an alien.

Due to its bizarre appearance, his name is sometimes used to describe a person of unknown origins. According to The Tale of Heike, this demon would come to the emperor's palace every night from 2 to 2:30 A.M., shrouded in a dark cloud, where it would howl in a horrific and terrifying manner. However, the warrior Minamoto no Yorimasa eventually shot it down with his bow.

She governs many sacred dances and is most famous for the provocative dance she used to lure out Amaterasu, who had barricaded herself inside a cave. She later became Sarutahiko's wife.

While primarily known as a beautiful deity who rules over rivers and water, she is also the goddess of health, fertility, safe delivery, production of livestock, harvest, wealth and expansion of land. She is often portrayed as an elegant virgin wearing a crown decorated with numerous stars in addition to a golden necklace and a golden cape, and is typically shown holding a water jug. She is also a brave god of war astride a four-wheeled chariot, toppling demons and tyrants alike. Both her allies and her enemies have been said to have offered their prayers to her.

She won Shiva's love despite the fact that he was an ascetic.

Gods in Norse mythology are said to retain their youth via her apples, which are safely kept in a box made from ash wood.

She embodies the river and her name means "one who flows." She is also the goddess of music and art and is said to be skilled in every artistic or creative pursuit known to man.

She is a skilled magician and a master warrior who trains the many young men who come to her in the art of war. The famed Cu Chulainn was one of her students and it is said that he received the legendary Gae Bolg from her upon mastering her teachings.

They live below the roots of Yggdrasil and weave the threads of fate by which even the gods are bound.

Vishnu's wife and Kama's mother, she is regarded as the goddess of love and is said to embody the ideal woman. She is also known to have charmed many gods with her dance.

She is the sister of Zeus, goddess of fertility and is said to be the one who taught humanity the ways of agriculture.

Gabriel informed her that she was to be the mother of Jesus. Some sects revere her as Virgin Mary, but other denominations do not focus on her.

Indoors, it takes the form of a black cat or rooster. Outdoors, it takes the form of a small dragon or a snake with a burning tail. He makes the home he inhabits rich by stealing from its neighbors. It is said that it typically demands an omelette as compensation and is difficult to chase away once it's settled into a home. It can, however, be exterminated by shining it with the flame of a candle purified by the church.

Its name means "king of snakes," and both its breath and gaze are so toxic that they instantly kill any human or animal unfortunate enough to be subjected to them.

Its father is Typhon, giant of the wind, and its mother is Echidna, goddess of the snake. It has incredible regenerating power; so much so that when one of its heads is cut off, two more will sprout from the wound. It is also extremely venomous and simply inhaling its breath is enough to kill. The slaying of Hydra is listed as one of the 12 great labors of Hercules.

According to the Volsunga saga, it was extremely venomous, had legs like snakes, and shook the ground with every step.

He murdered his brother, Osiris, and tried to become chief god, but he was castrated by Osiris' son, Horus

It is said that gods and demons used him as a rope to churn the sea of milk to create Amrita, while also using Mt. Mandara as the stick. The strain from this caused him to exhale incredibly poisonous venom, but it was safely swallowed up by Shiva.

The great Marquis of Hell, he appears where there is battle to stoke the hatred within soldiers. He helps defeat the enemies of those who summon him.

Known as the Duke of Hell, he rides a gigantic horse and burns those without manners.

He appears as a great sea monster and is skilled in many languages in addition to being a master of rhetoric.

He takes the appearance of a knight and has the power to see things to come. He also possesses great knowledge of many wars.

Appearing as half-man and half-beast, it is said that he can change his form according to the desires of the one who summons him, though not for very long.

He appears as a leopard and can see the past and future. He can control fire, which he uses to burn his adversaries to death.

He comes in the shape of a star and has vast knowledge of herbs and jewels. He can also control birds at will.

One of Hell's greatest necromancers, he can control souls and corpses.

He was worshiped by the Assyrians, who occasionally offered him children as sacrifice.

Of the angels who followed Satan, she was the only one to reject the temptation to rebel against God, and instead received praise for returning to His side. She tooks this form after resolving to protect the order that God created and thus fell to darkness to obtain power greater than that of the angels.

He fought Take-Mikazuchi for control of Japan and lost. He escaped to Suwa but has been prohibited from leaving ever since.

Though he would normally be counted among the Amatsukami, he became blood-brothers with Okuninushi, and is now considered a Kunitsukami. After building Japan with Okuninushi, he is said to have returned to Tokoyo no Kuni, the land of eternity.

He is known as the god of the mountains but is also considered to be the god of water and rice fields because he ruled over water sources and harvests.

When she was human, she was saved from the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi by the storm god Susano-o, whom she later wedded.

Though it may look similar to Shinto guardian dogs, it is actually modeled after a lion. There are many stories about it in Ryukyu lore.

It is also a divine beast that alerts people to forthcoming disasters by howling loudly from the mountains.

Long ago, the villagers of Mitsuke would offer one of their own girls to a giant monkey yokai to prevent it from ravaging the fields. A monk passing by learned of this and that it greatly feared this demon. The monk then rushed off and found him at a temple. He was offered in place of a village girl, where he then defeated the monster, but was mortally wounded in the epic battle. The loyal dog traveled back to Kozen-ji, where he died shortly after reuniting with his master.

Originally a symbol representing the seasons, it became a violent monster adopted into Greek mythology. Its father is Typhon and its mother Echidna.

It has been said to ward off evil and disasters, especially thefts and fire, and is commonly drawn on "ema," a type of Japanese amulet. However, despite being known primarily for protection, it has also been rumored to eat people.

He weighs the hearts of the dead to determine their final destination. He is also said to govern the technique of mummification.

It is the ruler of all birds. When it dies, birds across the land chirp with sadness.

In the Ramayana, he fought bravely against Ravana in an attempt to save Sita, the wife of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. However, he was unfortunately defeated.

It resembles an eagle, and its wingbeats create mighty thunderclaps. Some legends say its eyes can unleash lightning, and other accounts say it can carry an entire lake on its back or even swallow an entire whale whole.

It represents the south, the season of summer, and the element of fire. It is said to resemble a quail in appearance and have a beautiful chirping voice.

It represents the north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it is said to support the Earth from below.

He is identified as the sun and is also known as the god of wind and giver of breath. He is said to have created humans by sprinkling blood on the bones of people from a previously created world, and acts as guardian of their fertility and culture. According to legend, the planet Venus is actually his heart.

It represents the east, the season of spring, and the element of wood. It is the noblest of the Ssu-Ling and dwells in a palace at the bottom of the ocean. In Feng Shui, placing water to the east is known to guide its power, and is said to bring good fortune.

His dominion over the earth extends to the four gods Qing Long, Xuanwu, Zhuquem and Baihu.

She once mediated between Izanagi and Izanami during their confrontation in Yomi, the land of the dead. Since she is the goddess of love and marriage, she was thought to have been named for "kukuri," meaning "to bring people together."

She was originally an evil devil who ate children, but when Buddha hit the most beloved of her 500 children, she was stricken with sorrow. Having been taught the pain of losing a child, she then became a good god and started eating pomegranates instead of children.

Known for her powerful magic, she could perform miracles such as raising her husband from the dead. As the patron goddess of the dead, her image can be found at many burial sites.

Recognized as one of the sovereigns, she is said to have the head of a human and a body of a serpent. She is also known to be responsible for the creation of humanity, having created them from mud. Legend tells that when one of the four pillars said to hold up the world broke, she repaired it. Furthermore, her colleague Fuxi is typically labeled as either her brother or her husband, depending on what version of her story is told.

Recognized as one of the sovereigns, she is said to have the head of a human and a body of a serpent. She is also known to be responsible for the creation of humanity, having created them from mud. Legend tells that when one of the four pillars said to hold up the world broke, she repaired it. Furthermore, her colleague Fuxi is typically labeled as either her brother or her husband, depending on what version of her story is told.

Her large body is said to be lying down on earth to this day. The Munster region in Ireland, which is said to be especially blessed by her.

Worshiped as bringers of fertility, they live in the bottoms of lakes and seas, and enjoy singing and dancing outside of battle.

The dragon kings of Nanda and Takshaka of Buddhist myth fall into this royal category.

A being that transcends good and evil, he governs the weather and is considered a god of harvest. He is known as the "Rainbow Serpent" because the water in the well he calls home is said to shine like a rainbow.

The legendary sword Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, also known as the "Sword of Kusanagi," was said to have emerged from its belly.

He rejected Cybele's love and was driven mad, dying shortly after castrating himself. Cybele then resurrected him.

Similarly to his fellow kings, he is often depicted as a fierc warrior, clad in armor and wielding a long sword, though he is sometimes shown wielding a trident instead. Also known as Virudhaka, he is god of the five grains.

Similarly to his fellow kings, he is often depicted as a fierce warrior, clad in armor and wielding a trident. He is also known as Virupaksha and is said to keep a close eye on the world with his sharp gaze, preaching to the people all the while.

He is also known as Dhritarashtra, and similarly to his fellow kings, is often depicted as a fierce warrior, clad in armor and wielding a sword. As his name suggests, it is said that he bestows serenity upon a country.

He has the power to freeze the entire world but is unaware of it due to his rather naïve personality.

It is rumored that he may be the disgraced form of Baal Peor, Syrian god of abundant crops.

Tradition states that a bronze statue of a human with the head of a female ox would be placed at the altar as its vessel. It is said that the statue would first be heated with fire, then children would be put inside as a sacrifice. The Bible mentions its name as a cruel pagan god.

Though not always driven by malice, he can be capricious and is quite cunning, and despite being a blood brother to Odin, he was punished for many of his wrong doings, including the murder of Odin's child, Baldur.

He rules over Muspelheim, the realm of fire and brandishes a sword of fire called "Laevateinn". In Ragnarok, he will set the world ablaze.

Also known as "The Evil One," he sent his daughter to tempt Buddha during his meditations.

He controls locusts and plagues and leads the seventh order of demons who are set to appear at the sounding of the fifth trumpet on Judgement Day, when it is said that will bring horde of locusts to make the people suffer. His name in Hebrew means "destroyer" or "endless pit". It is thought that his origins lie in deification of the natural disasters caused by locust swarms.

His name means "ferocious lion" and he is said to aid in vengeance of those who seek his service. During his time as an angel of God, he was recognized as the guardian angel of the saint Enoch. It is said that his name originally belonged to one in either the Book of Genesis or the Book of Daniel, only to become associated with the demon thereafter.

The rituals of the religion were secretive, but it is believed they entailed covering oneself in the blood of sheep and bulls. He was said to be reborn after death, inspiring worshippers to hold a festival each winter solstice.

He is the seventh spirit of Goetia and the Grand Marquis of Hell. He is depicted in several different forms, sometimes appearing as a wolf with a serpent's tail and other times appearing as having the head of an owl, the torso of a wolf and the tail of a snake sometimes replacing his hind legs altogether. It is said that he bestows knowledge of the past and the future. He is also incredibly loyal, having led his army to assist Satan when Satan rebelled against God.

He invented many weapons and commanded an invincible army. Seeking control of the land, he fought with Huang Di and though he was winning, Huang Di invented something of his own, the South-Pointing Chariot and promptly defeated him.

He leads 50 legions of demons as their chief and is said to appear before his conjurer as two beautiful angels in a chariot of fire. His name means "worthless," and he is known to be exceptionally cunning, having caused the fall of Sodom and Gomorrah in addition to persecuting Jesus Christ.

He is established as a high-ranking demon in the Bible and his multitude of flies are said to carry souls down to the abyss. He has been speculated to be a bastardization of the Canaanite god Baal.

He is commonly known as the demon summoned by Georg Faust. Other than Satan himself, he is the most feared commander in Hell. However, he despises having fallen into Hell and hates any and all humans who have been granted salvation. He is rather knowledgeable in the realms of astronomy, astrology and meteorology in addition to being a skilled illusionist who can manipulate all five senses.

He was revered by some as the principal god, most likely due to his association with the celestial bodies above. Myth often depicts him as a hawk or a falcon.

He is known to have willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom and is also recognized as the one who welcomes the souls of departed warriors as they cross over into Valhalla.

He is a son of the titan Kronos and brother to both Hades and Poseidon. Upon defeating his father, he claimed the right to rule the entire universe. He also fathered many children with not only goddesses, but a number of human women as well.

He governs the universe and is also recognized as its protector. It is said that, when the surface world is in danger, he will appear as an avatar.

Bearing a name that means "Lord" or "owner," he was revered as a god of fertility in addition to being known as the god of Canaan and both brother and consort to the goddess Anat. Many demons, such as Bael, Beelzebub, Belphegor and Berith are believed to be derivations of him.

It is a demon with the head of a goat.

This figure later became the idol of worship for witches as well.

Said to be born from the belief that divine spirits dwelled in rocks and stones.

Born from Apsu and Tiamat, he and his sister, gave birth to Anshar and Kishar. He is at times depicted as a large serpent, but has also been illustrated as a man wearing a red sash with six curls in his hair. Regardless, he is always shown alongside his sister and it is thought that together they represent the slit in the sea where Apsu's fresh water and Tiamat's sea water mix.

He has the face of a lion, the body of a human, the wings of a bird, the talons of an eagle, the tail of a scorpion and a curved horn protruding from his forehead. It is said that the wind he blew from the Persian Gulf spread disease throughout the land.

It is typically portrayed as being ridden by Mara, the Evil One. Whoever looks into its evil eye is said to be met with great misfortune.

The most powerful and well-known of the tengu, he has the power to fend off disease and bring good fortune. He is also said to have trained Yoshitsune how to fight with a sword when Yoshitsune was still a child. Some believe hi to be Bishamonten's night form.

He performed many heroic deeds in the Ramayana and is most always depicted as a monkey.

He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die after spurning the war goddess Morrighan and was impaled on his own mighty spear, Gae Bolg.

When training under the druid, Finn Eces, he was ordered to cook the Salmon of Knowledge, and upon licking some of the salmon's fat from his thumb, he gained its knowledge. From that point on, it is said that Fionn could tap this knowledge any time he licked his thumb.

The famed warrior Susano-o once allowed his tempestuous spirit to build up to such an intense degree, he vomited her out as a result. Similary to Susano-o, she has a wild personality and tends to go on a rampage if she doesn't get her way. It is said that she can hurl even the most powerful gods a great distance, and that her fangs can mangle the very sharpest of blades.

Myth tells that Zeus took him prematured from his dying mother, Semele, and allowed him to mature inside his thigh so that the underdeveloped god might have a proper birth.

Like many other gods of the dead, he is said to live below the earth. His counterpart is Belobog, the "white god." Despite being feared, he was also worshiped. The curse, "May the black god end you," is still used in Ukraine to this day.

In the Bible, he is referred to the "King of Salem".

He is also the commander of the angels of destruction, punishment, and death in addition to being the ruler of Mars.

Of the angels who followed Satan, she was the only one to reject the temptation to rebel against God, and instead received praise for returning to His side.

He is the scribe and advocate of heaven.

Some say she is the ghost of an English girl who died a tragic death. Others say she is merely an apparition born from someone's imagination.