Check out http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/ - it's the encyclopedia of mythology, online. It's very nicely done and has tons of great names of mythological beings, dates, places, etc. So far my favorites include: - Snallygaster, probably derived from the german for 'quick spirit.' A big, evil dragon/bird that preyed on the yokels. I'll start calling Noodle this, even though the Snallygaster 'died' a nasty death. Gods of mischief: - Kapua, hawaiian trickster god - Kompera, japanese god of mischief - Bogie, spirits of mischief, actually, who hover behind people and give them the feeling they're being watched. :) Thieves: - Iwa, Ono, and Pekoi - a group of polynesian thieves collectively known as the Kupua. ..and the list goes on. Great site! Melissa and the Kupua ___ Melissa Litwicki __ [log in to unmask] ___ By the whole newsgroup devoted tennis showing it after scarfing fork and laughters [Posted in FML issue 1871]