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a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God
ange
a female spirit from Irish folklore, associated with death and often depicted as a wailing ghostly figure
banshee, fée des morts
a mythical creature in many cultures, often portrayed as a malevolent figure used to frighten children
croque-mitaine, loup-garou
a type of fairy or hobgoblin in Scottish and English folklore, who is said to inhabit households and aid in tasks around the house in exchange for small gifts or treats
brownie, lutin
a mythical creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology that is believed to inhabit bodies of water and is often described as a large, fearsome creature with a mix of different animal features
bunyip, créature mythique australienne
a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse
centaure
a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for guarding the entrance to the underworld and preventing the dead from leaving
cérbère
a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail
chimère
a legendary creature in Latin American folklore, known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats
chupacabra
a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead
cyclope
a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire
dragon
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
nain, naine
a half-woman, half-snake creature known as the "Mother of Monsters" because she was the mother of many famous monsters
éride, écidne
a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers
elfe, lutin, farfadet
a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes
fée
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
fée, fay
the female spirit who punished those who had committed crimes, especially within families
Furie, Furie (le féminin du terme)
a supernatural being in Arabian stories that has the power to grant wishes to those who summon or free them from a lamp, bottle, or other container
génie
a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabia stories that eats buried dead bodies
goule
a fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful
géant, colosse
a magical creature in the folklore which resembles a small old man who guards buried treasures
gnome
a fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them
lutin, gobelin
a group of three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology, known for their terrifying appearance, with snakes for hair and the ability to turn people to stone with their gaze
gorgone, sœur gorgon
a mythical creature with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a lion
griffon
a fictional humanoid race that appears in various fantasy novels and games, usually characterized by their small size and agility
halfelin, demi-homme
a female monster with the face of a woman and the body of a bird
harpyie, harpy
a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin
hippocampe
a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit", and is a member of a race of small, humanoid creatures with hairy feet called hobbits
hobbit, petit homme
a mythical serpent-like creature in Greek mythology that has multiple heads, and if one head is cut off, two more will grow in its place
hydre
a mythical creature from North American folklore, often depicted as a rabbit with antlers, and celebrated as a symbol of ingenuity and humor
jackalope, lapin à cornes
a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey in the United States, often described as a kangaroo-like creature with wings, hooves, and a forked tail
Diable du Jersey
a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs and pools of Scotland
kelpie, esprit de l'eau
a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a giant squid or octopus that attacks ships
kraken
a figure from Alpine folklore who is depicted as a horned creature with a long tongue, known for punishing misbehaving children during the Christmas season
krampus, figure folklorique
a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers
lamie, démone
a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness
Léviathan
a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands
Monstre du Loch Ness, Léviathan du Loch Ness
a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a human-like face
manticore
a creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone with her gaze
méduse, méduse (mythologique)
a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea
sirène
a mythological creature that is half-man and half-fish, and is usually depicted as having a human upper body and a fish-like tail instead of legs
homme-poisson, merman
a creature from Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man
minotaure
a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities
monstre
a character from the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, and later used to describe a small person, often with a humorous or endearing connotation
munchkin, petit personnage
a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology that is typically depicted as a human with the lower body of a snake or serpent
naga, serpent divin
a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman
nymphe
a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike
orc
a fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes
phénix
a small, mischievous, supernatural creature from English folklore, typically depicted as a small winged sprite with pointed ears and a pointed hat
fée, poulpe
a legendary bird of prey in Middle Eastern mythology, typically depicted as large enough to carry off and eat elephants
roc, oiseau légendaire
a legendary creature in North American folklore that is said to inhabit remote forests, mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and western Canada
sasquatch, bigfoot
a god in Greek mythology who has the face and body of a human and legs, horns, tails, and ears of a goat
satyre
a fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them
sirène
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often depicted in ancient Egyptian and Greek art and mythology as a guardian of temples and tombs
sphinx, sphinx (créature mythologique)
a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions
esprit, âme
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
sprite, fée
a type of legendary creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a humanoid with wings and a long nose
tengu
a legendary creature in the mythology of Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region of North America
oiseaux-tonnerre
any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous
troll
supernatural creatures that are said to be deceased but continue to exist in some form, such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts
les morts-vivants, les revenants
female figures from Norse mythology who were believed to choose which warriors would die in battle and be taken to Valhalla, the afterlife for heroes
Valkyrie
a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, known for its cannibalistic nature and association with cold winter weather
wendigo, wendigo (créature mythique algonquienne)
a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it
lueur de loup, feu follet
a large, ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet
yéti, abominable homme des neiges
