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Makara (Hindu mythology) – half terrestrial animal in the frontal part (stag, deer, or elephant) and half aquatic animal in the hind part (usually of a fish, a seal, or a snake, though sometimes a peacock or even a floral tail is depicted) Mug-wamp - (Canadian) giant sturgeon monster said to inhabit Lake Temiskaming in Ontario. Name is of ...
10. Sirens. Origin: Greek Sirens are another mythological species that have found a home in modern times. There are movies and TV shows about the seductresses with beautiful and enchanted singing ...
The following is a list of lists of legendary creatures, beings and entities from the folklore record. Entries consist of legendary and unique creatures , not of particularly unique individuals of a commonly known species.
Aeternae – Saw-horned monster. Afanc – Lake monster (exact lake varies by story). Agni – God of fire and sacrifices. Agathodaemon – Spirit of vinefields and grainfields. Agloolik – Ice spirit that aids hunters and fishermen. Agogwe (East Africa) – Small, ape-like humanoid.
Ichneumon (Medieval Bestiaries) – Dragon-killing animal; Ichthyocentaur – Human-fish-horse hybrid; Iele – Female nature spirits; Ifrit – Fire genie; Ijiraq – Spirit that kidnaps children; Ikiryō – Can be considered a 'living ghost', as it is a person's spirit outside their body
Tachash – Large land animal; Tailypo (American Folklore) – Powerful animal, that takes revenge on those who steal its tail; Taimatsumaru – Tengu surrounded in demonic fire; Takam – Nature spirit; Taka-onna – Female spirit which can stretch itself to peer into the second story of a building
Pages in category "Mythological monsters" The following 123 pages are in this category, out of 123 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Of all the mythical monsters, Frankenstein is probably the most famous. Brought to life by author Mary Shelley in the 1818 novel by the same name, the mythical monster was said to have been ...