Legendary creature
A legendary creature (mythical or mythological creature) is a type of fictional entity, typically a hybrid, that has not been proved. Legendary creatures may be described in legends, fantasy, mythology, fables, folklore, poetry, fairy tales, novels and fiction, but in historical accounts before history became a science.[1] Some examples are:
- Angel
- Arachne
- Bigfoot
- Bunyip
- Centaur
- Cerberus
- Chupacabra
- Chimera
- Cyclops
- Demon
- Dragon
- Elf
- Fairy
- Fenrir
- Gnome
- Goblin
- Godzilla
- Phoenix
- Pegasus
- Gargoyle
- Ghoul
- Ghost
- Griffin
- Hippocamp
- Hippogriff
- Ickabog
- Imp
- Jabberwocky
- Kitsune
- Kraken
- Leshy
- Leprechaun
- Loch Ness Monster
- Minotaur
- Mothman
- Sea serpent
- Sphinx
- Troll
- Typhon
- Unicorn
- Vampire
- Wendigo
- Werewolf
- Witch
- Wyvern
- Halmasti
- Nihang
- Yeti
- Gold-digging ant
- Sky Fox
The Welsh Dragon the Flag of Wales
References
- Brenda Rosen, The Mythical Creatures Bible: The Definitive Guide to Legendary Beings (London; New York: Godsfield Press 2008; Sterling, 2009), p. 8
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