Glossary of Applied Mythology:

Dragon (From the Europeans)- A huge fire-breathing, scaly, horned dinosaur-like creature. They have leathery wings, four legs, and a long muscular tail. Guardians and friends of humans. Their blood is said to have magical properties.

Pooka (From the Irish)- One of the fairy-folk who can shape-shift into any animal form, but will almost always have dark fur. The Pwca most commonly takes the form of a sleek black horse with a flowing mane and glowing yellow eyes. Although a human would be in for a wild ride should it ever ride on the back of a Pwca, the sprite won't actually do the person any harm. In fact, it is said to have the ability to speak to humans, and legends tell of Pwca's helping people by giving advice and leading them away from danger.

Siren (From the Greek)- Seductresses who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.

Succubus (From Western Legend)- A female demon which takes the shape of a beautiful woman with bat-like wings, that can seduce men in or out of their dreams; in order to fed from energy through sexual intercourse, draining the man to the point of exhaustion and sometimes death.