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  1. Ghoul - Wikipedia

    In folklore, a ghoul (from Arabic: غول, ghūl) is a demon -like being or monstrous humanoid, often associated with graveyards and the consumption of human flesh.

  2. Ghoul | Definition, Mythology, & Meaning | Britannica

    Ghoul, in popular legend, a demonic being believed to inhabit burial grounds and other deserted places. In ancient Arabic folklore, ghouls belonged to a diabolical class of jinn (spirits) and …

  3. GHOUL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of GHOUL is a legendary evil being that robs graves and feeds on corpses.

  4. Ghoul - Description, History, Myths and Interpretations

    Sep 29, 2018 · The myth of the ghoul predates Islam, but because the ghoul is mentioned in the Koran the creature is still a source of terror in Arabic culture today. There are several theories …

  5. Ghoul (Mythical Creature) - Mythical Encyclopedia

    The ghoul is a mythical creature that has its roots in ancient Arabic folklore. The concept of the ghoul is believed to have originated in pre-Islamic Arabian religion, where it was associated …

  6. Ghoul | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom

    A ghoul is a cannibalistic monsters, often thought of as undead in European folklore. They were once human, but they brought the curse on themselves by eating human flesh (dead or alive).

  7. Ghouls – Mythos Anthology

    A Ghoul is a terrifying creature from Middle Eastern folklore and later European mythology, often depicted as an undead or demonic being that feeds on the flesh of the dead or living.

  8. What Is a Ghoul and Where Did the Myth Originate?

    Aug 11, 2025 · A ghoul is a mythical being, often described as a monstrous humanoid or demon-like entity. Primarily associated with graveyards and a macabre diet of human flesh, the ghoul …

  9. The Ghoul: A Terrifying Shapeshifter from Ancient Folklore

    Originally conceived in Arabic folklore, the myth of the Ghoul was later incorporated into Islamic teachings, manifesting as a dark whisper among the devout. Folk stories are replete with …

  10. Ghoul in Mythology: Origin and History - Malevus

    Feb 9, 2024 · The etymology of ghūl has been proposed to be the Arabic word meaning "to seize." On the other hand, the word may be a derivation from the Mesopotamian mythology's …