An Al is a part of the
Armenian lore; a half-human, half-animal cryptid usually preys on pregnant
women. Some scholars believe that the identity of an al may have
sprung from the Babylonian legend of Alu, a phantom that causes disease in the
shape of a black dog.
Al: Armenian
Monster
According to legends,
the Al can be identified with its fiery eye, brass fingernails, iron
teeth with the tusk of a wild boar, and hair similar to a snake. The Al
often conceals those characteristics by wearing a pointed hat with bells.
It is said that the Al can often be seen living in damp and dirty old places.
How Al Attacks its
Preys
The al attacks the
pregnant women by strangling them and taking their unborn baby, which is said
to cause their miscarriage. Based on the stories, al often attacks those
unborn babies that are up to 7 months old.
The Story of Al
The story of al is
associated with Christian literature. Some said that the Lord gave Adam
an al, but they were not in harmony since the al is a composition of fire and
Adam was made up of dust. So the Lord decided to create Eve.
Ever since that fateful day, Al has promised to attack every woman and make
their lives a living hell. There is also this story about St. Peter that
came upon an Al. St Peter was traveling down the road when he noticed a
creature occupying the wet spot of the road. The creature has the same
characteristic as an Al that was first mentioned above. St. Peter
approached the beast and told it to identify itself and its activities.
How to Defend
Against an Al Demon
They said that the best
way to defend against an Al is an iron. A pregnant woman should always
make sure that he is surrounded by iron in her bed. Some say that placing
an iron knife under your pillow would drive the Al away. There are also
types of prayers and chants to repel the gruesome creature.
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