Ghouls

Ghouls are mythological creatures often depicted as undead beings that feed on corpses or human flesh. Originating from Arabic folklore and popularized by Western horror literature and movies, they are typically portrayed as sinister, lurking in graveyards or abandoned places. Ghouls symbolize evil, decay, and the this-worldly fears associated with death and decomposition. In modern fiction, they are commonly reimagined as monsters or villains, serving as sources of fear, suspense, and dark themes, but they remain fictional entities rooted in legends about death and the supernatural.