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The Probert Encyclopaedia of Other Mythology

YAGIS

In Kwakiutl mythology, Yagis is a sea monster that overturns canoes and eats their crews.
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YAMM

Yamm, also known as Yam, Jamm, was the Phoenician god of sea and water. Yamm, wishing to be ruler of all the other gods asked El to grant him the necessary powers. El agreed on condition that Yamm defeated Baal. In the battle Yamm was killed by Baal who scattered his remains and crowned himself king.
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YARIKH

In Canaanite mythology, Yarikh was the moon god.
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YEE-NA-PAH

In Australian Aborigine mythology, Yee-Na-Pah is a beautiful mountain devil girl chosen by In-Nard-Dooah for his wife.
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YETH-HOUND

In Devonshire mythology, a yeth-hound is the spirit of an unbaptised child, which rambles through woods at night wailing.
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YUCAHU

In Taino mythology, Yucahu was the spirit of cassava, and a principal god.
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YUDISTIRA

In Javanese mythology, Yudistira is the eldest of the Pandawas. He is the ideal of the righteous brother, the fair fighter, the conscientious just ruler. He is married to Drupadi.
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