The Death Cookie

Also Known As: The crossroads demon of folklore is usually represented as a unique entity-- usually The Devil or an African/Voodoo deity like Legba, Ellugua, Elegbara, Eshu, Nbumba, Nzila, or Pomba Gira--and no doubt some crossroads demons claim to be these entities if they believe they can get away with the ruse. They are also sometimes referred to by names like The Rider, Li’l Ole Funny Boy, The Big Black Man, and The Stranger At The Crossroads, which may originate from  names given to specific crossroads demons.

Also Known As: Bean-Nighe, Bean Si, Bean Sidhe, Cyoeraeth, Gwrach-y-Rhibyn, Hag of the Mist, Washer at the Banks, Washer at the Ford, Washer of the Shrouds

Description: Banshees look like human women, often with delicate features reminiscent of the traditional description of fairies. Most banshees appear as either beautiful young women or decrepit old crones, but appearances between these two extremes are also possible. A banshee can alter her apparent age, but no matter what age the banshee appears to be, she still looks like the same person, just at a different stage of life. Banshees traditionally have long hair and wear simple, usually white, gowns but this is by no means universal.