Lady Meng Jiang
Hearing the news of her husband’s death, she wept so bitterly that a part of the Great Wall collapsed, revealing his bones.
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Banshees
A banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, typically by wailing, shrieking, or keening.
Leyak
In Balinese folklore, the Leyak or Leak is a mythological figure in the form of a flying head with entrails (heart, lung, liver, etc.) still attached.
Mami watas
Perhaps the most popular Nigerian legend, mami watas are extremely beautiful, utterly vicious and have the power to lure any man into their grasp.
Tiamat
In the religion of ancient Babylon, Tiamat was a primordial goddess of the salt sea, who mated with Abzû, the god of fresh water, to produce younger gods.
Ahalya
In traditional Hinduism, Ahalya is held up as the first of the panchakanya (“five virgins”), archetypes of female chastity whose names are believed to dispel sin when recited.
Three Strong Women
An arrogant wrestler gets more than he expected when he tries to mess with a young girl.
Thákane
The daughter of a Basotho chief, Thákane led a band of warriors on a hunt to kill a nanabolele (water-dwelling dragon).
Danu
Danu, a Hindu primordial goddess, is mentioned in the Rigveda as the mother of the Danavas demonic race.
Bendis
Bendis was a Thracian goddess whom the Athenians identified with Artemis.