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

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

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

a mythological creature in Greek mythology. It is 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

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

an evil supernatural creature

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

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

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

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

a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers

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

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

a spirit in Arabian stories that has magical powers, which grants wishes when summoned

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a fictional, scary, and large creature

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

a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology that is typically depicted as a human with the lower body of a snake or serpent

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

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

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

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

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

a fictional bird with a long life that is born from ashes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

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

a fictional evil spirit that eats buried dead bodies

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