the portal to ancient evil is opening what the church fears the most picture the worst monster your mind can conjure then amplify its horror threefold today I'll tell you all about some horrifying creatures demons and gods from ancient mythology and the Bible from a giant skeleton that can Crush you in its bony hands to an Egyptian goddess who devours hearts and much much more so grab a snack get comfortable and let's get into it the beasts of the pit the B ESS pit from The Book of Revelation isn't just an eerie part of the Bible
it's a gateway to something truly terrifying but what exactly is it and what will come out of it first off let's clear up a common misconception the bottomless pit is not hell or Hades nor is it the Lake of Fire which is the final destination for bad guys in biblical law instead it's where demons those nasty disembodied Spirits are locked away these demons are believed to be the spirits of being from a adomite Earth roaming around looking for bodies to possess the pit is like a ghostly jail full of restless Spirits so what happens when
this pit is opened according to Revelation when the star Angel unlocks the pit a huge cloud of smoke pours out darkening the sky and from that smoke emerge locusts but not the kind that ruined crops these are terrifying infernal cherubim a bizarre mix of horse man woman lion and Scorpion these so soall locusts don't munch on Greenery instead they have one job to torment humans don't worry though they only target those without the Seal of God on their foreheads but what do you think the Seal of God is it's not really clear from the scripture
so let me know your thoughts in the comments What's So Scary About these locusts they don't kill they torment for 5 months their victims will experience excruciating pain like a scorpion sting so intense that people will wish for death but it won't come talk about a nightmare scenario but who's in charge of this chaotic Locust Army the Locust King has two names it's abadon in Hebrew and apolon in Greek these are names that don't appear anywhere else in the Bible this isn't Satan but rather a different ruler of demons confined to the pit when Unleashed
these demonic locusts will invade human bodies causing unimaginable suffering what makes things even worse is that this torment is just a beginning the Scorpion locusts will be followed by even worse events like a plague of infernal Cavalry and a series of terrifying judgments so if you're around during these times having the mark of the beast might just make you the prime target for these creatures not exactly a party invitation you'd want to RSVP to nobody really knows what the mark of the beast is though so good luck Typhon the father of all monsters imagine facing
a God who is also the father of monsters that's Typhon the ultimate beast in Greek mythology standing so tall that his head brushed the Stars tyen was a grim sight his torso looked human but below the waist things got weird his legs were coils of vipers that hissed and would strike as he moved and that's not all Typhon had a 100 snake heads on his shoulders with each one making different animal sounds they had glowing red eyes that could make anyone freeze in Terror and a jaw that vied fire if you thought that was Overkill
his hands were also made of snake coils and his body was covered in wings so this guy wasn't just monstrous he was a walking nightmare where did this monster God come from Typhon was born from guia the Earth goddess and Tartarus another murderous bottomless pit that's mentioned in the bible often associated with the underworld some stories even suggest that Hera Zeus's wife wanted to create a being more powerful than her her husband so she made Typhon however no matter the origin the result was the same a God so terrifying that even the Olympian gods trembled
at his sight why is Typhon called the father of all monsters well he married a kidna the mother of all monsters and together they had horrifying Offspring their kids included the Sphinx Who challenged edus with riddles the Nan lion whose Invincible skin became one of Heracles his toughest challenges Cerberus the three-headed dog guard the Underworld the Chima a fire breathing creature with the body of a lion and the head of a goat with a snake for a tail was another of his children so was Oris a two-headed dog and even the Caucasian Eagle that tormented
Prometheus were all part of this fearsome family and don't forget the Hydra the multi-headed serpent that grew two heads for everyone chopped off Typhon battles with Zeus are the stuff of Legends he once defeated Zeus tore out his tendons and stashed him in a cave but with the help of gods Hermes and pan Zeus got his strength back and eventually cornered Typhon with aund lightning bolts trapping him Under the Volcano Mount Etna even today it said the typhon's attempts to escape are what caused volcanic eruptions and earthquakes so was Typhon just a monster or was
he something more a god a terror and a father of all monsters Typhon was all of that and more a force of nature that even the gods had to reckon with and now for number 10 but first I wanted to give a big shout out to Savannah Shepherd and unintended consequence thanks so much for watching and supporting OE if you're new here be sure to subscribe and join the family aasil the desert demon aasil is a name that sends shivers down the spine especially in Jewish Legends where he's more than just a demon he's a
scapegoat literally but how does a demon end up carrying the sins of an entire people in the ancient Jewish ritual of yam kapore two Two Goats were chosen to atone for the sins of the people one was sacrificed to the Lord while the other was sent into the Wilderness for aasil the priest would lay his hands on the scapegoat symbolically transferring the sins of the people onto the animal which was then driven into the wild but who or what was aasil the Bible mentions aasil in The Book of Leviticus but it leaves much to interpretation
some scholars believe that aasil represents a Wilderness demon While others argue he might symbolize a desolate place where sins are sent to be forgotten either way aasil is linked to the concept of removing sin but the details get murkier when you step outside the biblical text where did ail's Sinister reputation come from apocryphal text like The Book of Enoch paint a darker picture here asil is a rebellious Angel leading others astray in the days before the great flood he's described as a fallen serpent or caran bird and he's blamed for teaching Humanity about war Warfare
Witchcraft and other corrupting practices according to Legend azil even had relations with Mortal women fathering the Nephilim half human half Divine Giants Jewish mythology goes so far as to suggest that aasil is the ultimate scapegoat since he's corrupted Humanity so profoundly all sins should be ascribed to him this idea might explain why the word aasil is used in place of scapegoat in the original Hebrew of Leviticus chapter 6 16 but why does this matter the story of aasil shows how ancient cultures grappled with the concept of sin and atonement it's not just about a goat
sent into the desert it's about finding a way to deal with the darker aspects of human nature Gasher doru the giant skeleton of Japanese folklore the gashed doru a towering skeletal figure from Japanese folklore is a deeply rooted cultural legend that blends history and horror this monster is a skeleton that's 50 times taller than an average person it roams the night in search of victims the Gasher doru or starving skeleton is a creature that's said to be formed from the bones of those who died in battle or from starvation left unburied and forgotten let's start
with its origin the legend of the gash Kuru is thought to have emerged during Japan's soku period a chaotic time in the 16th century marked by constant Warfare and famine many who perished were not given prop for burials leading to a belief that their Restless Spirits could combine into a monstrous entity and so the gash doru was born a chilling reminder of the anguish and suffering of these neglected Souls what makes the gash doru such a fearsome figure for one it's nearly invisible this colossal skeleton can sneak up on unsuspecting Travelers giving them only a
faint ringing in their ears as a warning before it strikes and when it does it's deadly the gash doru is known to Crush its victims with its massive bony hands or bite off their heads sometimes even drinking their blood talk about a bad way to go the gash tooru's insatiable hunger symbolizes the endless torment of the souls it's made of and its presence is set to light up with fire when it's particularly enraged this Eerie glow combined with its Hollow skull and often missing teeth creates an image straight out of a horror movie but this
isn't just a simple ghost story it's a reflection of the fear and despair that lingered during a dark chapter of Japan's history in Japanese folklore the gashed doru is classified as a type of yo-kai a supernatural creature or Spirit specifically it falls under the Ure category which includes malevolent ghosts while there are many types of yo-kai the gakuru stands out because of its origin born from the collective suffering of countless forgotten Souls so the next time you're out late at night and hear a strange ringing in your ears you better start running because it might
be the gashadokuro either that or it's just tinitus it's hard to tell them apart La gagui the first gargoyle the legend of the Gargoyles you know those Eerie Stone creatures perched on Gothic churches begins in the misty 7th Century in Normandy France in a town now known as ruen a fearsome water spewing Dragon named lagui terrorized the area listen to this and let me know your thoughts in the comments comment down below the Beast sank ships flooded fields and devoured anyone in its path so to keep the town safe the terrified citizens struck a grim
bargain they would offer one human sacrifice per year to satisfy the monster's hunger the dragon requested a virgin as the sacrifice however the town's people agreed that a prisoner condemned to death would be offered up instead but who would dare face such a beast that's where father Roma comes into the story the town's Brave New new priest when the time came to offer up the annual Human Sacrifice father Roma decided to accompany The Chosen prisoner together they traveled to the marsh where laagi lurked armed with nothing but his faith and a large gold cross he
treaded toward the Dragon's Lair as lagui prepared to devour both men father Roma revealed the cross its brilliant light dazzling the dragon and bringing it to its knees the priest with the help of the trembling prisoner tied up scarf around the dragon's neck and led it back to the city the town's people were shocked so what did they do with this subdued Dragon the town's folk decided to burn lagui at the stake however when the Flames died down the dragon's head and neck remained untouched these body parts were then mounted on the local church as
a reminder of divine power soon after a clever architect realized that the dragon's mouth was perfect for directing rainwater away from the building's walls thus the gargoyle was born its name originating from The Fearsome lagui but what about the prisoner who helped father Roma he was pardoned for his crime this started a tradition known as the privilege of St Roma where one condemned prisoner was freed each year in Ruan amazingly this was a tradition that continued until the French Revolution while St Roma became a lesser known Saints the Gargoyles he inspired became iconic guarding churches
around the world May the Norse nightmare the nightmare isn't just a bad dream it's also a creepy creature from European folklore but don't let the name fool you this isn't about horses the word May in Nightmare actually refers to a demon or evil spirit not a horse so what exactly is this spooky creature and how did it come to haunt people's sleep in various European cultures like Dutch German and Swedish the nightmare or M was believed to be a supernatural being that would visit people in their sleep but this wasn't just your run-of-the-mill bad dream
the nightmare was more intense according to Folklore it involved a mevolent force pressing down on the chest of a sleeping person causing them to feel paralyzed unable to move or scream doesn't that sound horrifying but here's the truly weird part sometimes this wasn't just a dream in some stories the mayor was thought to be a real person often a woman who could travel out of her body to attack others in their sleep Leep so what happens when this may visits well both humans and horses could fall victim people would feel a heavy weight on their
chest making it hard to breathe and horses would end up with tangled mes Restless from a night of Torment now here's where it gets even Stranger in some folklore the mayor was someone the victim knew people believed that women with certain afflictions could become Mayes and ride their victims in the night there's even a story from Belgium about a girl who stopped working mid shift at her Bakery because she was Miles Away riding someone in her sleep apparently she had become the mayor how did people protect themselves from these nightly visitors well the methods were
as strange as the tales some people would hold a knife to their chest while they slept hoping to scare the mare away others would swap their shoes in front of their bed to confuse the demon you know putting the right slipper where the left one should be and if that wasn't enough mistletoe was hung as a protective charm and pentag LS called maravu in Dutch were drawn on door frames to keep the nightmare at Bay it's believed that this folklore Blends Supernatural belief with psychological phenomena like sleep paralysis people who woke up Suddenly during REM
sleep a phase where the body is naturally paralyzed would often feel the weight of the M pressing down on them and this prevented them from moving or even breathing today we might choke it up to sleep science but back then it was a terrifying visit from a demon that could only be stopped with some clever charms and a bit of mistletoe the cockus the Bible is known for its strange and mysterious content and the King James version in particular has some truly bizarre creatures one of the weirdest the cockus a creature that shows up in
three verses in Isaiah and one in Jeremiah but what exactly is a cockatrice and how did it end up in the Bible a cockatrice according to Legend was born from the egg of a rooster Yes you heard that right and hatch by a serpent this creature had the body of a dragon and the head of a rooster this thing was also said to have the terrifying power to turn people animals and plants to Stone just by looking at them or even breathing on them if you found yourself in catris territory your best bet was to
carry a weasel or a rooster why well the weasel was supposedly immune to the cockatrice powers and the crow of a rooster could kill it instantly what in the world okay but did this creature really EX exist no way so how did this mythical Beast find its way into the Bible the answer lies with early English translators particularly a 14th century priest named John W Cliffe this man worked on one of the first English translations of the Bible the original Hebrew text mentions a creature called seha which modern Scholars understand to be a snake or
an Adder but W cliff didn't have the benefit of modern scholarship and wasn't sure what zepha really meant so he substituted Ed it with the scariest most snake-like creature he could think of the cockatrice this eror was preserved in later English translations including the King James version which is why you'll find references to cockatrice is lurking in certain Bible verses thankfully though modern translations have corrected this swapping out the mythical cockatrice for the more accurate snake while the cockatrice might not be real its Legacy lives on in the pages of history and in the wild
imaginations of those who translated the Bible centuries ago the pangalan the disembodied vampire imagine that you're rocking your newborn to sleep when the faint smell of vinegar fills the air you pull back the curtain and yikes there's a floating head with dangling organs inching toward your baby you slam the window shut just in time breathing a sigh of relief what was this creature the pangalan one of Southeast Asia's most chilling and unique folklore Monsters the pangalan which is particularly feared in Malaysia is a vampiric and gruesome creature By Night her head detaches from her body
dragging her entrails along as she hunts for her favorite prey pregnant women and newborns according to Legend becoming a pangalan is a curse that befalls women who dabble in Black Magic and break their strict vegetarian diet too soon the curse transforms them into these grotesque creatures who pose as midwives by day caring for mothers and babies they'll later try to consume by night so how does the pangalan operate she sneaks up to homes using her long invisible tongue to reach babies through windows or her intestines to snake through floorboards how can parents defend themselves they're
advised to seal up their homes at night but for the more daring parents they're told to locate the creature's headless body and fill it with glass so she dies trying to reattach but how do you recognize a pangalan in Disguise her Telltale sign is a strong vinegar scent which is necessary for her to shrink her organs to fit back into her body so if you're ever near a woman who reeks of vinegar maybe keep your distance after dark interestingly the pangalan isn't alone in her terrifying Antics variations of this creature exist across southeast Asia like
the tyu the Filipino Manan angal and the balane leak each has its unique twist but they all share a connection to child birth and maternal anxieties the Manan angal for instance detaches its entire upper torso and grows Wings to hunt lovers out of jealousy despite the different names and forms the panangin and herkin hover around one central theme the dangers and fears surrounding childbirth in rural areas what would you do if you saw this thing floating around at night let me know in the comments balil the last demon to fall B one of the most
infamous demons is as deceptive as he is dangerous even though he has an angelic appearance and a sweet voice this demon is all about treachery lies and sheer wickedness B is a big deal in the demon world but why balil is the 68th of the 72 spirits of Solomon and is notorious for spreading wickedness especially through sexual perversions and lust According to some traditions he was the second Angel ever created right after Lucifer and was already inclined toward evil it didn't take long for him to join Lucifer in the Rebellion against God leading to his
Fall From Grace as a fallen angel B became the embodiment of lies and evil and his name often serves as a synonym for Satan or the Antichrist in fact in the Old Testament the term sons of balil is used to describe those who are worthless and Reckless showing just how much he influences human vices but balil isn't just a generic bad guy he's got some serious street cred in the Demon World in the Dead Sea Scrolls he's depicted as the leader of the sons of Darkness a title that pretty much screams chief of all devils
in The Testament of Solomon balil even danced before the wise King and was one of the Demons Solomon commanded with his magical ring but it's not all just old Scrolls and tales B also plays a major role in magical grimoire like the Lemma Jetton here he's described as appearing as a beautiful angel in a fiery Chariot complete with fire breathing breathing dragons but don't let the pretty image fool you belil is known for making false promises to those who summon him unless that is they make the right offerings and sacrifices however those who manage to
gain his true favor are rewarded with powerful familiars and political influence beware though because he's known for breaking his promises unless he's forced to tell the truth by divine power Bel story is more than just ancient law it's a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of evil even today his name is associated with darkness deceits and the corrupting influence of unchecked power balil might just be the leader of all demons making him a force to be reckoned with in the shadowy corners of the supernatural World Amit the Eater of hearts in the pantheon of ancient
Egyptian deities Amit stands out as one of the most interesting and fearsome figures known as the Devourer of Hearts this unique deity is a formidable blend of three of Egypt's most dangerous creatures The Lion The Hippopotamus and the crocodile amit's role in Egyptian mythology was not one of worship but of Terror and judgment making her a central figure in the afterlife beliefs of the ancient Egyptians so who exactly was Amit unlike gods associated with love war or fertility Amit or amut was all about fate and consequence her name translates to Devourer of the dead or
Eater of hearts and she played a crucial role in the Egyptian afterlife system her presence was a chilling reminder of what awaited those who led unjust or Wicked lives what was her job amit's primary function was during the weighing of the heart ceremony which is held in the Hall of Mart this Sacred Space named after the goddess of Truth was where the souls of the deceased faced their ultimate judgment here the heart of the deceased was weighed against a feather of matat representing truth and righteousness if the heart was heavier than the feather it meant
the individual's life was filled with sins and moral failings so what happened if the heart was found to be insufficient well that's where AIT came into play if the scales tipped in favor of the feather the soul was granted entry into the field of reeds an eternal Paradise but if the heart outweighed the feather Amit was ready to pounce she would Devour the heart which symbolized the complete annihilation of the Soul this was a fate that was considered to be worse than death itself this act of devouring was not just about eating but about erasing
the Soul's existence forever am its terrifying appearance was a blend of her three animal components she had a head of a crocodile representing aggression and raw power her torso was that of a lion symbolizing courage and dominance and her lower body was that of a hippopotamus which despite its fearsome reputation was associated with fertility and rebirth this mix of traits cre created a creature that was both intimidating and complex embodying both Terror and a kind of cosmic balance Amit was important because she wasn't just about instilling fear she served as a powerful symbol of divine
Justice her role reminded the living to adhere to moral and ethical Norms emphasizing the importance of virtue in maintaining Cosmic order her fearsome reputation acted as a deterrent encouraging people to live righteous lives to avoid her dreaded fa I mean nobody wants their soul annihilated would you make it into the field of reads if your heart was weighed right now Hydra the many headed serpent imagine being beheaded but instead of dying two new heads Sprout out of your neck this is what happens to the Hydra a multi-headed monster from Greek mythology with its regenerative powers
and venomous breath this creature wasn't just another mythical Beast it was a frightening opponent capable of taking down even the mightiest of Heroes according to ancient sources like hiad the Hydra was The Offspring of Typhon and a kidna remember from the beginning of the video Typhon a monstrous giant with Serpentine features and fiery breath was one of the greatest enemies of the Olympian gods after a failed Rebellion against Zeus Typhon was imprisoned in Tartarus the underworld Akida typhon's partner was a fearsome half woman half snake creature who lived in a cave by the sea together
they SED many of Greek mythology's most dreaded monsters including the Hydra the hydra's defining feature was its ability to regenerate for every head that was cut off two more would grow in its place early myths described the Hydra with six heads but later accounts expanded this number to as many as 50 so where did the Hydra live it resided in LNA a swampy region with a lake that was said to be bottomless the area around Lana was treacherous with its mer Waters and dangerous terrain making it almost impossible to navigate ancient writers believed that this
Lake was a portal to the underworld adding an extra layer of dread to the hydra's already terrifying reputation the hydra's home at LNA tied it to the realm of the Dead in Greek mythology many monstrous Guardians were associated with entrances to the Underworld the Hydra with its many heads and Serpentine nature was no different snakes which were often linked to death and the underworld were seen as symbols of the dangers lurking in these shadowy Realms just like the Hydra other mythical creatures like Cerberus the multi-headed dog guarded these dark places the Hydra is best known
for its role in Heracles or Hercules legendary 12 Labors as part of his Penance for a tragic mistake Heracles was tasked with slaying the Hydra Hera the goddess who despised Heracles sent the Hydra to challenge him when Heracles arrived at Lana he initially struggled L against the monster's regenerative abilities and the additional threat posed by a giant crab that appeared to Aid the Hydra Heracles and his nephew ious devised a clever plan as Heracles decapitated the hydra's heads ious cauterized the necks with a flaming torch preventing new heads from growing this teamwork eventually allowed Heracles
to defeat the Hydra the final head which was Immortal was buried under a massive Rock to prevent it from causing more harm so what happened after Hydra Was Defeated though Heracles defeated the Hydra the monster's venom continued to influence his life Heracles dipped his arrows in hydra's venom making them extraordinarily deadly however one of these poisoned arrows eventually led to Heracles downfall when a centaur named nessus used it to get revenge on him the poison from the arrow caused Heracles great suffering and ultimately killed him lash 2 the mother of demons lash 2 is a
villain from ancient Mesopotamian mythology that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who hears her name she's a legendary demon goddess who's known for her malevolent Deeds but what makes her so terrifying in the pantheon of ancient Mesopotamian gods and goddesses lameu was a known Troublemaker Mesopotamian culture encompasses the Acadian suiran and Babylonian civilizations it was deeply religious featuring deities like a the god of wisdom and Magic Anu the sky God and enlil the god of Earth and storms these gods were usually benevolent providing guidance and protection but then there was lashu and she was
anything but benevolent she was known for her terrible deeds and chaotic nature why did people pay attention to lashu given her terrifying reputation the idea was that by recognizing and trying to appease her they might avoid her wrath they made offerings and sacrifices hoping to stay on her good side lashu was known for her horrific acts against pregnant women and infants she would steal children suck their blood and G on their bones these actions made her one of the most fear demons in Mesopotamian law in addition to her gruesome Behavior she caused illness nightmares and
general chaos you can think of her as an evil Tasmanian Devil what did she look like lamashtu was a bizarre blend of human and animal features she sported a lioness his head with donkey ears and teeth her body was covered in coarse black hair and she had birdlike feet with sharp crooked nails and to complete her unsettling appearance she often held snakes and was depicted with a heavily pregnant belly her breasts were also covered by skulls and she wielded two swords named red lust and chill Hut in mythology she wasn't alone in her misdeeds Pazuzu
the king of samiran demons of the wind and an enemy of lash too was tasked with was countering her chaos where lashu rre Havoc Pazuzu offered protection particularly to pregnant women and their babies although Pazuzu was once allied with lash too their relationship soured after she sought more power and killed a major Dey this led Pazuzu to become her rival what was lash's ultimate goal primarily she aimed to expand her influence and create more fearsome monsters employing lower tier demons to assist her she viewed all other gods as her adversaries focusing solely on spreading her
Terror and amassing followers through fear and manipulation if there's any demon you might want to avoid it's lash too which of these creatures demons or deities frighten you the most let me know in the comments down below and while you're at it be sure to leave a like And subscribe to the channel thank you so much for watching and I hope to see you in the next one bye for now
