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 [noun]

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

Ex: The Bible describes the angel Gabriel delivering messages from God .
banshee [noun]

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

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

brownie [noun]

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

bunyip [noun]

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

centaur [noun]

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

Cerberus [noun]

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

chimera [noun]

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

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

cyclops [noun]

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

demon [noun]

an evil supernatural creature

Ex: The villagers believed that the strange occurrences were the work of a vengeful demon .
dragon [noun]

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

Ex: The dragon ’s scales shimmered like gold under the sunlight .
dwarf [noun]

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

Ex: Bilbo Baggins encountered dwarfs on his epic journey in " The Hobbit . "
Echidna [noun]

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

elf [noun]

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

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fairy [noun]

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

Ex: She dressed up as a fairy for the costume party , complete with glittery wings and a wand .
faun [noun]

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

Ex: The children 's book took young readers on a magical adventure through an enchanted forest , where they met talking animals and friendly fauns .
fay [noun]

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

Fury [noun]

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

genie [noun]

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

Ex: In Arabian Nights tales , genies often possess great powers but must serve whoever releases them from captivity .
ghoul [noun]

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

Ex: The protagonist encountered a ghoul while exploring the ancient catacombs beneath the city .
giant [noun]

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

Ex: The hero had to outwit the giant to rescue the captured princess .
gnome [noun]

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

goblin [noun]

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

Ex: In video games , goblins might appear as low-level enemies that players can battle or outwit .
gorgon [noun]

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

griffin [noun]

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

halfling [noun]

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

harpy [noun]

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

hobbit [noun]

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

hydra [noun]

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

kelpie [noun]

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

kraken [noun]

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

Krampus [noun]

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

lamia [noun]

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

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

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

Medusa [noun]

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

mermaid [noun]

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

Ex: The old sailor often told tales of mermaids and their magical underwater kingdoms .
merman [noun]

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

Minotaur [noun]

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

monster [noun]

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

Ex: The horror movie featured a terrifying monster that preyed on unsuspecting campers .
munchkin [noun]

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

naga [noun]

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

nymph [noun]

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

Ex: The nymph ’s laughter was said to enchant those who heard it .
ogre [noun]

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

Ex: The children shivered at the thought of the ogre from the bedtime story , with its monstrous size and hunger .
oni [noun]

a type of demon or ogre in Japanese folklore

orc [noun]

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

pegasus [noun]

a mythical winged horse usually depicted as white in color

phoenix [noun]

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

Ex: The artist painted a majestic phoenix soaring through the clouds , its fiery feathers shimmering in the sunlight .
pixie [noun]

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

roc [noun]

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

satyr [noun]

a god in Greek mythology who has the face and body of a human and legs, horns, tails, and ears of a goat

Ex: Satyrs were known for their love of nature and often roamed the forests and mountains in ancient Greek myths .
siren [noun]

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

Ex: The movie featured a scene where a mysterious siren sang from the cliffs , captivating everyone who listened .
sphinx [noun]

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

spirit [noun]

an immaterial supernatural being that can appear or be perceived by humans

Ex: They held a ceremony to honor the spirit of their beloved friend who had passed away .
sprite [noun]

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

tengu [noun]

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

troll [noun]

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

Ex: A troll 's roar could be heard echoing through the mountains .
undead [noun]

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

unicorn [noun]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

Ex: The unicorn , with its glistening white coat and silver horn , was a symbol of purity and grace in the mythological world .
valkyrie [noun]

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

wendigo [noun]

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

yeti [noun]

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