Ghoul

A ghoul is a mythological creature originating from Middle Eastern folklore, often depicted as an undead or flesh-eating entity. Typically portrayed as a sinister being that prowls graveyards or desolate places, ghouls are associated with scavenging corpses and embodying fear of death and decay. In modern usage, especially in horror and fantasy genres, the term can refer to monsters that feed on the living or the dead, symbolizing dangers lurking in the darkness. While rooted in stories to evoke caution, ghouls are fictional constructs created to explore themes of mortality and taboo.