The reclusive, nocturnal Absol is shrouded in myth and mystery wherever its habitat overlaps with humans'. The female in her summer coat had a gray body and a white mane, while the male is pure white year-round, making him an impressive sight. Absols are generally solitary, though breeding pairs may cooperate to raise their clutch. Absols are monogamous through a single breeding season.

One of the most common myths regarding the Absol is its ability to predict disasters. This may stem from the female's seasonal coat change from gray in summer to white in winter. An Absol in white heralds the onset of winter and, in some locations, severe storms.