curse-infliction

Akuma · salience 0.95

“When an Akuma targets an object, it gradually seeps its dark energy into the item, altering its very nature.”

Bishop-fish · salience 0.95

“As vessels approach, the creature emerges from the depths, raising its fin-like arms in a gesture reminiscent of a bishop's benediction. However, contrary to the intended blessings, these actions invariably bring misfortune upon those who witness them.”

Chickcharney · salience 0.95

“It can either bestow good luck or unleash misfortune, based on how respectfully humans treat the forests it inhabits.”

Abaasy · salience 0.9

“These malevolent entities are believed to be the source of misfortune and illness among the living, their very existence a constant threat to the well-being of mortals.”

Ibong Adarna · salience 0.9

“for those unprepared or unworthy, the Ibong Adarna's melody can induce a deep, curse-like sleep, turning the listener to stone.”

Keukegen · salience 0.9

“Its appearance is said to bring about illness, embodying the physical manifestation of ailments and the unseen threats to health.”

Huallepén · salience 0.8

“local lore suggests that even a glimpse of the Huallepen can cause severe birth defects or miscarriages”

Agloolik · salience 0.7

“It is believed to have the power to withhold its guidance from those who abuse the ocean's resources or disrespect its creatures.”

Gaueko · salience 0.7

“The punishments meted out by Gaueko are said to be severe and often mysterious, ranging from temporary disorientation and terror to more lasting curses or even disappearances.”

Kodama · salience 0.7

“However, they are also known to curse or mislead those who disrespect nature or attempt to harm their woodland homes.”

Lamiak · salience 0.7

“Lamiak may lure unsuspecting individuals into the water, leading to drowning, or curse those who offend them or damage their habitats.”

Kraken · salience 0.6

“Others portray it as a judge of sorts, punishing those who disrespect the sea or overfish its waters.”

Huldufólk · salience 0.6

“Conversely, they can be vengeful when their habitats are disturbed, causing accidents or misfortune to those who disregard their territory.”

Lamashtu · salience 0.6

“Lamashtu is also linked to disease, particularly fevers and infections, further emphasizing her role as a bringer of suffering and death.”

Draugr

“Some accounts credit it with the ability to curse the living, blight livestock and land, and induce a supernatural terror in those who encounter it, sometimes driving victims mad or to death without a mark on the body.”

Menehune

“In some tellings, failure to complete a task by sunrise meant the Menehune would abandon the work unfinished, and being seen or spied upon while working could cause them to flee or curse the onlooker.”

Skinwalker

“Powers attributed to skinwalkers in various tellings include shapeshifting, superhuman speed, mimicking the voices of loved ones or animals to lure victims, cursing or causing illness and death at a distance, and reading the minds of those they target.”

Slender Man

“He is frequently linked to memory loss, paranoia, and a condition fans termed "slender sickness," marked by nosebleeds, coughing, and psychological deterioration in those he targets.”