Litteratur - Mytologiska varelser

a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God

ängel

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

banshee, kvinnlig ande kopplad till döden

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

boogeyman, skrämmar

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, husandr

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, mytologiskt väsen från Australien

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

kentaur

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

Cerberus

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

kimära

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

cyklop

an evil supernatural creature

demon, ont ande

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

drake

a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines

dvärg, fiktiv dvärg

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

ekidna, monsterets mor

a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers

älva, tomte

a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes

fe, älva

a legendary forest god or spirit that is part human and part goat

faun, satyr

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

älva, fay

the female spirit who punished those who had committed crimes, especially within families

Furie, Furie (kvinnlig ande)

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

and

a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabia stories that eats buried dead bodies

ghoul, väsen

a fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful

jätt, monster

a magical creature in the folklore which resembles a small old man who guards buried treasures

gnom

a fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them

goblin, skräp

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

gorgon, gorgon systrar

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

grif

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

halfling, halvmänniska

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

harpy, kvinnlig monster

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

sjöhäst

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, liten människa

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

hydra

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

jackalope, hornad kanin

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

Jerseydjävulen

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

kelpie, vattenande

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, folklorfigur

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

lamia, demon

a giant sea monster who is sometimes considered to be a demon of chaos and darkness

leviatan

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

Loch Ness-monstret, Monstret i Loch Ness

a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a human-like face

mantikora

a creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone with her gaze

medusa, medusa (mytologisk)

a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea

sjöjungfru

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

sjöman, triton

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

minotaur

a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities

monster, varelse

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, liten person

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, mytologisk varelse

a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman

nymf

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

ogre, monster

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

oni (demon), japansk ogre

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

ork

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

pegasus

a fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes

fågel Fenix

a small, mischievous, supernatural creature from English folklore, typically depicted as a small winged sprite with pointed ears and a pointed hat

pixie, småbuse

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

roc, legendarisk fågel

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 creature from Greek mythology that is half-human and half-goat, known for its love of wine and music

satyr

a fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them

syrén, sjöjungfru

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 (mytologisk varelse)

a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions

ande, själ

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

sprite, älva

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

åskfågel

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

troll, troller

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

odöda, övernaturliga varelser

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

enhörning

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

valkyria

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

wendigo, wendigo (mytologiskt väsen från algonkinsk folklore)

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

vandrande ljus, spökljus

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

yeti, snöman