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a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God
ангел
a female spirit from Irish folklore, associated with death and often depicted as a wailing ghostly figure
баньши, женский дух смерти
a mythical creature in many cultures, often portrayed as a malevolent figure used to frighten children
пугало, бабай
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
брауни, домовой
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
бунйип, мифическое существо австралийской мифологии
a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse
кентавр
a three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for guarding the entrance to the underworld and preventing the dead from leaving
Цербер
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
химера
a legendary creature in Latin American folklore, known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats
чупакабра
a mythical creature in Greek mythology that has a single eye in the middle of its forehead
Циклоп
a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire
дракон
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
гном
a half-woman, half-snake creature known as the "Mother of Monsters" because she was the mother of many famous monsters
ехидна, мать монстров
a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers
эльф
a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes
фея
a legendary forest god or spirit that is part human and part goat
фавн
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
фея, фей
the female spirit who punished those who had committed crimes, especially within families
Фурия, Фурия (женский дух)
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
джинн
a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabia stories that eats buried dead bodies
упырь
a fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful
великан
a magical creature in the folklore which resembles a small old man who guards buried treasures
гном
a fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them
гоблин
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
горгона, сестра горгона
a mythical creature with the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a lion
грифон
a fictional humanoid race that appears in various fantasy novels and games, usually characterized by their small size and agility
полурослик, половинец
a female monster with the face of a woman and the body of a bird
арпия, журавль
a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin
гиппокамп
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
хоббит, маленький человек
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
гидра
a mythical creature from North American folklore, often depicted as a rabbit with antlers, and celebrated as a symbol of ingenuity and humor
джекалоп, кролик с рогами
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
Дьявол Джерси
a shape-shifting water spirit that is said to inhabit the lochs and pools of Scotland
келпи, водяной дух
a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a giant squid or octopus that attacks ships
керакн
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
крампус, фольклорный персонаж
a female demon or monster in Greek mythology who preys on young children and mothers
ламиа, демон
a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness
левиафан
a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands
Лохнессское чудовище, Лохнесс-монстр
a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a human-like face
мантикора
a creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone with her gaze
медуза, медуза (мифологическая)
a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea
русалка
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
русал, мужчина-рыба
a creature from Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man
минотор
a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities
чудовище
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
манчкин, маленький человек
a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology that is typically depicted as a human with the lower body of a snake or serpent
нага, змей
a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman
нимфа
a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans
людоед
a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore
они (демон), японский огр
a humanoid creature that is typically portrayed as brutish, aggressive, and warlike
орг
a fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes
феникс
a small, mischievous, supernatural creature from English folklore, typically depicted as a small winged sprite with pointed ears and a pointed hat
пикси, шалун
a legendary bird of prey in Middle Eastern mythology, typically depicted as large enough to carry off and eat elephants
рок, легендарная птица
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
сасквоч, бигфут
a creature from Greek mythology that is half-human and half-goat, known for its love of wine and music
сатир
a fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them
сирена
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
сфинкс, сфинкс (мифическое существо)
a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions
дух, душа
a supernatural creature typically depicted as a small, ethereal being with wings, and is often associated with nature or elemental spirits
спрайт, фея
a type of legendary creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a humanoid with wings and a long nose
тенгу
a legendary creature in the mythology of Native Americans, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest region of North America
громовой птица
any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous
тролль
supernatural creatures that are said to be deceased but continue to exist in some form, such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts
неживые, мертвецы
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
валькирия
a mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, known for its cannibalistic nature and association with cold winter weather
вендиго, вендиго (мифическое существо алгонкинского фольклора)
a light that appears at night over marshy areas or in graveyards and seems to move away as one approaches it
блуждающий огонёк, светлячок
a large, ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet
йети, абоминальный человек снега
