FlooBoo

FlooBoos are liquid ghosts, which exist under the water. They are generally the spirits of long departed sailors, fishermen, or pirates, who for one reason or another have chosen to stay behind for an eternity under the waves. Most of them have existed so long as to have forgotten all of their Earthly connections. They are generally friendly, and will guide ships through dangerous storms.

Sprylight

Sprylights are the spirits of extra-dimensional entities who eons ago found themselves trapped in our pane of existence with no way to return. They wander the landscape, seeking out the rare human being born with "the gift" and able to communicate with them.

Lassu

Lassu are strange creatures. They appear as serpents with feathery wings, a strange bulbous rattle, and an oddly human head. They have been known to display supernatural powers, such as mind reading, clairvoyance, teleportation, and the ability to fly though solid objects. They do not seem to be confined by the same laws of physics which govern the rest of the universe, leading some paranormal researchers to theorize they are multidimensional entities capable of moving outside of space-time. As to who they are and what their ultimate purpose is, no one can say.

Bone Spirit

Bone Spirits are ghosts which have existed on Earth for countless ages, so long they have forgotten the last vestiges of their former earthly lives. For one reason or another they stayed behind on the Earthly plane, perhaps seeking closure for an Earthly injustice of some kind. But time wears on, and those who live upon the Earth have short memories.

They roam the landscape, slowly counting the ever lasting years, watching nations raise and fall and taunting them with the countless transient lives of human beings which seem to flash before them in the blink of an eye. Who can say what insanity goes through the mind of a being trapped on this Earthly plane who's life ended before the advent of language? How can such a being find closure when all it knew in life lived, died, and turned to rot so long ago as to be counted on a geologic scale?

Truly it is not those who pass on to parts unknown which are cursed, but those who are left behind, as few of us possess the fortitude to withstand infinity.

Pukwudgie

In Wampanog folklore, a Pukwudgie is a short, trollish like nature spirit, with large ears, nose, and hands, and smooth skin. They are said to have several different magic powers, such as the ability to disappear, transform into animals, or instantly create fire. If one crosses a Pukwudgie it's best to leave them alone, else they might follow you home and play cruel tricks.

Chōchinobake

A Chōchinobake is a Tsukumogami spawned from a traditional Japanese lantern made from bamboo and paper.

Witch Totem

Witch Totems begin as large wooden idols, carved to represent various nature spirits. After the Shaman completes his ritual the depicted spirit enters the totem for a short period of time. Witch totems do not feel heat or cold, hunger or pain, but are vulnerable to fire and bladed implements (as they're made of wood.) Witch Totems are usually invoked to protect one's village from invaders, but will also perform less altruistic instructions.

Suckeroid

A Tsukumogami spawned from a Lollipop. He does not like it when people bite into him, or leave him half eaten in the wrapper.

Bloody Bones

Bloody Bones is a nightmarish bogeyman like creature, which preys on naughty little children. He takes the form of a bent, freakish man without skin. In tales spun in the southern United States, the spirit of Bloody Bones can be summoned to take revenge on one's enemies. Also known as Tommy Rawhide and Rawhead Rex.

Jorogumo

A Jorogumo is a Yokai formed from a spider. When a spider turns 500 years old it gains the ability to transform into human form. They are usually depicted as women in some way, commonly with a female human upper half and spider legs for the lower half.

Kameosa

A tsukumogami spawned from an old jug or jar. Unlike most other Yokai, this one can be beneficial towards people. The Kameosa has the ability to replicate any liquid that is placed inside of it, be it sake, water, wine, etc.

Vorschlagiest

The Vorschlagiest is a peculiar type of ghost. Instead of quietly slinking around in the shadows like other spirits, he takes it upon himself to make as much noise as possible. Psychologists believe they are spirits of people who had trouble asserting themselves while alive, and thus are now doomed to be loud and annoying through eternity.

Kagomeas

Kagomeas is a Tsukumogami evolved from from a ketchup bottle. He does not like it when people turn him over and yell at him for taking too long.

Duende

In the folklore of various cultures in South America, a Duende is a Gnome-like house spirit, who lives within the walls and under the floors. They are known for pulling various pranks, as well as clipping the toenails of children (sometimes accidentally the entire toe.)

Throughout 2008 in Argentina there have been several sightings of a shadowy, side-stepping, creepy dwarf with a pointed hat, including several videos. Is the Duende real, or is it merely a prankster reaching for 15 minutes of internet fame? Who can really say.

Link to the "Gnome of Argentina" video

Fairy

A Fairy is a type of primordial nature spirit, usually connected to forests or woodlands. The term refers to many different types of supernatural entity (brownies, pixies, nixies, goblins, trolls, etc.) as well as with anything to do with the supernatural realm, i.e. "the Land of fey," or "Morgan Le Fay." In western European belief they originated either as fallen angels or as a distinct species all their own. Much of mythology has to deal with how one avoids fairy mischief, such as charms to keep them away, prevent them from stealing babies, etc.

See also:

Nixie
Goblin
Tomte
Troll

Umibōzu

The Umibōzu is a Japanese Yokai, or spirit. The name translates to English as "Sea Monk." It is supposedly gray colored, with a large, bald head resembling that of a Buddhist Monk, with multiple serpentine limbs. Although there are many representations of this creature in the form of an octopus or squid (mainly due to the "serpentine limbs,") the actual legends of the Umibōzu read more like contemporary reports of "Shadow People."

Revenant

A Revenant is a ghost or animated corpse in medieval belief, often returned to terrorize the living. Those who lead greedy, self-serving lives were likely to return as the walking dead. Revenants were also known to return to enact revenge (for example, against the one who murdered them,) or to give warnings.

In "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased business partner Jacob Marley returns as a Revenant.

Drowchu

Drowchu is a type of small, land dwelling protoplasmic entity. Drowchu are not ghosts in the purest sense, because they have never inhabited a physical body. They tend to hang around isolated areas, ruins, ghost towns, etc, and are generally harmless unless provoked.

Kappa

Kappa are Japanese water spirits, which take the form of a hunched over turtle man. They inhabit lakes and rivers, taunt fishermen, and sometimes abduct children, although a beneficial relationship can be established with them. Kappa are also very proud of their martial arts prowess, and possess superior strength and speed. The Kappa has one weakness: Each has a "bowl" on it's head which must remain filled with water from it's native river or stream. If one can trick the Kappa into spilling this water he will quickly dry up and become immobilized.

Nixie

Nixie's are small fairies, nature spirits which inhabit forests the world over. In folklore they are a trouble making entity, but one that may help around the house if shown proper respect. They are usually depicted as small (several inches high,) with translucent wings and a plain, peasant style of dress consisting of greens and browns.