Words Related to Literature - Mythological Creatures

a female spirit from Irish folklore, associated with death and often depicted as a wailing ghostly figure

a large, ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet

ange

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

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

a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse

a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for guarding the entrance to the underworld and preventing the dead from leaving

chimère

a legendary creature in Latin American folklore, known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats

a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead

démon

dragon

nain

a half-woman, half-snake creature known as the "Mother of Monsters" because she was the mother of many famous monsters

elfe

fée

faune

fureur

génie

géant

gnome

lutin

gorgone

a mythical creature with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a lion

a fictional humanoid race that appears in various fantasy novels and games, usually characterized by their small size and agility

a female monster with the face of a woman and the body of a bird

a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin

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

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

a mythical creature from North American folklore, often depicted as a rabbit with antlers, and celebrated as a symbol of ingenuity and humor

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

a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs and pools of Scotland

a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a giant squid or octopus that attacks ships

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

a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers

Léviathan

manticore

méduse

sirène

triton

a creature from Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man

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

nagas

nymphe

ogre

oni

a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike

Pégase

phénix

lutin

a legendary bird of prey in Middle Eastern mythology, typically depicted as large enough to carry off and eat elephants

sasquatch

satyre

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

esprit

lutin

a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits

a type of legendary creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a humanoid with wings and a long nose

a legendary creature in the mythology of Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region of North America

troll

supernatural creatures that are said to be deceased but continue to exist in some form, such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts

licorne

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

a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, known for its cannibalistic nature and association with cold winter weather

a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it

a mythical creature in many cultures, often portrayed as a malevolent figure used to frighten children

goule

a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands