“Mystic Menagerie: The Near East Bestiary of Legendary Creatures”

“Unveil the ancient and otherworldly beasts of the Near East, from desert-dwelling terrors to celestial guardians, each steeped in myth, magic, and untold adventure.”

The Near East Bestiary is a compendium of legendary creatures, spirits, and monstrous beings that inhabit the mythic landscapes of the ancient Near East. Spanning the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, the deserts of Arabia, and the highlands of Anatolia, this collection captures the extraordinary beings that shaped the fears, stories, and imaginations of early civilizations.

Here, the lines between the natural and the supernatural blur: demons stalk the night, divine beasts roam sacred rivers, and monstrous hybrids embody the forces of chaos and divine power. From the rage of Aeshma and the cunning of Pazuzu to the fire-breathing devils and shape-shifting Divs, these entities reflect the complex cosmologies, moral lessons, and ritual practices of the region.

This bestiary is designed for scholars, storytellers, and adventurers alike. Each entry provides not only a glimpse into the creature’s mythic origins but also inspiration for fantasy worlds, roleplaying games, and creative storytelling. Within these pages, the ancient and the fantastic intertwine, offering a doorway into a realm where gods, monsters, and mortals collide in timeless tales of power, peril, and wonder.

A – Aasimar, Aerial Servant, Al, Al-mi’raj, Alû, Angel Unique, Af-Hemah, Angel of Wrath, Ariel, Lion of the Righteous Gods, Gabriel, Michael, Nemamiah of the Chalice, Angels, Angel Archangel, Aspect of Metatron, Cherub, Dominion, Empyreal, Empyrean, Ophan, Planetar, Power, Malakhim, Angel Merkabah Cherubim, Angel Principalities, Angel Seraph, Angel, Solar, Angel, Solar (Fully Advanced), Angel Throne, Angel Virtue, Anunnaki, Azer, Azi Dahaka, Azi, Gandareva, Azi, Sruvara, Azi, Zahhak