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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 stalked the desert, …

  3. Ghoul - Description, History, Myths and Interpretations | Mythology.net

    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 as to why the …

  4. GHOUL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  5. Ghoul - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    A ghoul is a monster from ancient Arabian folklore. Ghouls live in burial grounds and other uninhabited places. The English word comes from the Arabic name for the creature: الغول ghūl, which literally …

  6. 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.

  7. 'Fallout' Ghoul propelled Walton Goggins to superstar-making 2025

    18 hours ago · Walton Goggins returns to The Ghoul in "Fallout" Season 2, a role which kicked off his superstar TV streak and the oddest sex symbol alive.

  8. 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 with graveyards …

  9. Ghoul - Supernatural flesh-eater | mythicalcreatures.info

    A ghoul is a mythical creature or evil spirit, often depicted in folklore as a malevolent entity that feeds on human flesh or corpses.

  10. 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.