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Literature - Mythological Creatures

Here you will learn some English words related to mythological creatures such as "yeti", "dragon", and "chimera".

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angel

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

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banshee

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

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boogeyman

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

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brownie

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

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bunyip

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

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centaur

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

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Cerberus

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

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chimera

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

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chupacabra

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

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cyclops

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

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demon

an evil supernatural creature

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dragon

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

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dwarf

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

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Echidna

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

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elf

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

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fairy

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

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faun

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

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fay

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

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Fury

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

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genie

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

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ghoul

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

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giant

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

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gnome

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

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goblin

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

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gorgon

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

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griffin

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

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halfling

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

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harpy

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

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hippocampus

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

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hobbit

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

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hydra

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

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jackalope

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

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Jersey Devil

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

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kelpie

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

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kraken

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

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Krampus

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

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lamia

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

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Leviathan

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

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Loch Ness Monster

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

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manticore

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

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Medusa

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

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mermaid

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

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merman

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

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Minotaur

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

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monster

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

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munchkin

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

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naga

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

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nymph

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

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ogre

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

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oni

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

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orc

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

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pegasus

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

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phoenix

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

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pixie

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

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roc

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

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sasquatch

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

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satyr

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

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siren

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

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sphinx

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

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spirit

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

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sprite

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

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tengu

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

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thunderbird

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

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troll

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

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undead

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

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unicorn

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

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valkyrie

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

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wendigo

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

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will-o'-the-wisp

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

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yeti

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

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