European Demons: List of Demons, Monsters & Malevolent Spirits in Europe
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Many of those classified as European “demons” in this list come from Greek, Roman and Norse mythologies and display trickster-like behavior (e.g. Loki) or are associated with the underworld (e.g. Hecate). Browse through profiles of demons, tricksters and evil spirits from Europe including Greek, Roman, Norse, and Scandinavian demons below. Learn more about my philosophy behind the classifications.
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An alastor is a tormenting spirit or a Nemesis.
In Roman mythology, Cacus, the son of Vulcan, was a giant who lived in a cave on Mount Aventine.
Greek vampires that would feed on children born around Christmas time.
Cerberus was the three-headed watchdog with a serpent body that guarded the entrance to Hades in Greek/Roman mythology.
The Erinyes (the Angry Ones), aka the Furies and the Eumenides (the Kindly Ones), were three women sent to avenge the souls of the dead.
The wolf, Fenrir was the eldest child of Loki and the giantess, Angrboda.
The fomorians, whose name means 'dark of the sea,' were a race of Gaelic demons said to be the offspring of Noah's son, Ham.
Considered demons of the underworld or of the sea, the Gorgons were the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto.
The Harpies, called "the hounds of Zeus," were a group of feminine creatures with beaks and claws.
Hecate, also called Agriope ("savage face"), was the daughter of the Titan Perses and of Asteria.
The serpent, Jormungand was the middle child of Loki and the giantess, Angrboda.
Lechies were Russian demons that lived in the woods. They had human bodies from the waist up with the horns, ears, and beard of a she-goat.
Loki, the son of 2 giants, was the trickster god in Norse mythology who was always doing his best to cause trouble.
Melchom is the paymaster of civil servants in hell. He is known as the demon who carries the purse.
Nybbas is a demon of hell who manages visions and dreams. He may be associated with the Assyrian and Babylonian god of writing, Nabu.
Picollus was revered by the ancient inhabitants of Prussia and would appear to important people during their last days.
Rahovart is Satan's companion who carries a basket that contains the soul of the curmudgeon when he is dead.
Ribesal, aka Rubezal, is a specter at the summit of the Risemberg, according to the people of Silesia.
The Greek equivalent of the Slavic/European vampire was called the "vrykolakas" derived form the older Slavic term "vblk'b dlaka", meaning wolf pelt wearer.
Yan-gant-y-tan is a demon from Brittany, who wanders the night holding 5 candles on his 5 fingers. He may also be Will-o'-the-Wisp and Jack-o’-Lantern.
Flaga is a Scandinavian fairy, though some claim she was only a magician who rode on an eagle.
