The Lou Carcolh (France)
A mythical beast from French folklore, described as a gigantic, slimy serpent with a shell like a snail, surrounded by hairy tentacles. It lives in deep caves and uses its tentacles to drag in unsuspecting victims. It is a classic “lurking terror” myth, used to keep people from exploring dangerous caverns.
The Adze (Ewe people, Ghana/Togo)
A creature that can take the form of a firefly to travel at night. When captured, it reverts to human form. It is a vampiric being that feeds on the blood and life force of victims, particularly children, and is associated with the spread of disease. It is also said to possess people, forcing them to do its bidding.