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
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 stalked the desert, often in the guise of an attractive woman
Ghoul (Mythical Creature) - Mythical Encyclopedia The ghoul is often depicted as a flesh-eating zombie-like creature in horror films and video games Despite its evolution in popular culture, the ghoul remains an iconic figure in Middle Eastern mythology and continues to be a subject of fascination for many
Ghoul - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the fiction of H P Lovecraft, a ghoul is a member of a nocturnal race that lives underground Some ghouls were once human, but a diet of human corpses, and perhaps the tutelage of proper ghouls, changed them into horrific bestial humanoids
Ghoul (miniseries) - Wikipedia Ghoul is an Indian horror television miniseries based on the Arab folklore monster ghoul, and the second Netflix original from India, after Sacred Games The series is written and directed by Patrick Graham and jointly produced by Jason Blum, Anurag Kashyap, Ryan Turek, Vikramaditya Motwane, Michael Hogan, Kilian Kerwin, John Penotti and Suraj Gohill under their respective banners Blumhouse
Ghouls in popular culture - Wikipedia A ghoul is a mythical creature originating in pre-Islamic Arabia, often described as hideous human-like monster that dwelt in the desert or other secluded locations in order to lure travellers astray
Ken Kaneki — The Ghoul - Official Dead by Daylight Wiki Ken Kaneki or "The Ghoul" is one of 40 Killers currently featured in Dead by Daylight He was introduced as the Killer of CHAPTER 35: Tokyo Ghoul, a Chapter DLC released on 2 April 2025 He originates from the 2011 Manga and its 2014 Anime adaptation of the same name, Tokyo Ghoul The Ghoul has been pushed to his limits and he's hungry for more His personal Perks, Hex: Nothing But Misery
The Hungry Spirits of the Desert: Examining the Ghoul and its Role in . . . The ghoul is a fascinating creature rooted deeply in Middle Eastern folklore Traditionally depicted as a malevolent spirit that feeds on human flesh, the ghoul embodies the fears and anxieties of the desert’s unforgiving landscape