Література - Міфологічні істоти

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

бансі, жіночий дух смерті

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

бабай, страшило

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

брауні, домовик

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

бунйіп, міфічна істота австралійської міфології

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

хімера

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

an evil supernatural creature

демон

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, мати монстрів

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

ельф

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, сатир

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

Фурія, Фурія (жіночий 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

джин

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

гуль

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

велетень

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

гобліни

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

півлюдин, напівлюдина

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

гарпія, птиця-гарпія

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

гіппокамп

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

гобіт, маленька людина

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

гідра

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

джекало́п, кролик із 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

Диявол Джерсі

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

кельпі, водяний дух

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

кракени

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, фольклорний персонаж

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

ламія, демон

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

левіафан

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

Лохнеське чудовисько, Монстр з Лох-Несу

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

мантикор

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

медуза, медуза (міфологічна)

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

чоловік-рибина, тритон

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

мінойт

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

чудовисько

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

манчкін, маленька людина

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, змія

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

німфи

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

огр

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

оні (демон), японський огр

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

орк

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

пегас

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

фенікс

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

піксі, шалун

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

рок, легендарна птаха

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, сніговий чоловік

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

сфінкс, сфінкс (міфічна істота)

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

тэнґу

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

громовий птах

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

троль

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

мертві, неживі

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

єдиноріг

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

валькі́рія

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

вендіго, вендіго (міфічна істота з алгонкінського фольклору)

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

блуждаюче світло, феєрія

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

йеті, абомінальний людиноподібний сніг