Types of Evil Spirits and Demons

1. Acheri:A type of ghost in Indian folklores. It is a ghost of a small girl who brings disease, especially to children.

2. Afrit: A type of demon in Arabian Mythology. Believed to be the spirit of a murdered man that arises from victim's blood and seeks to avenge death.

3. Banshees: A female spirit that has its origin in Ireland. The spirit attaches itself to families, especially surnames beginning with "Mac" and "O".

4. Bogey: A devil in British folklore, they travel alone and in groups, working mainly at night, scaring children.

5. Chudail: Ghost of Indian origin. Considered to be the ghost of low-cast persons, whose bodies were buried face down to prevent ghost from escaping, haunting squalid places.

6. Demon: A type of evil spirit in Christianity.

7. Domovik: A type of household spirit in Russian folklore that resides in every home.

8. Ghoul: A demon in Islamic folklore. It is a nocturnal creature that feeds on flesh of humans, especially travelers, children or corpses stolen out of graves.

9. Gray Ladies: Ghosts of women in European folklore reportedly having died violently for the sake of love or pried away from loss of one's love, frequently appearing dressed in gray.

10. Kelpie: A malevolent water spirit in Scottish folklore believed to inhabit every lake and stream.

11. Lemures: A spirit of ancient Roman origin. Believed to be ghosts of those dying without a family.

12. Manes: They are believed to be the good spirits of the dead. They are of ancient Roman origin.

13. Poltergeist: A malevolent spirit of Universal origin characterized by the moving of objects, noise and general physical disturbances