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Italy portal; Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. ... Pages in category "Italian legendary creatures"
This mythological animal was believed to devour children, destroy boats, and with its pestilential breath, soak up the air and cause a strange disease called yellow fever. [67] The Catoblepas is a legendary creature described by Pliny the Elder and Claudius Aelianus. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology he was an "African quadruped, depicted ...
Roman mythology is the body of myths of ancient Rome as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans.One of a wide variety of genres of Roman folklore, Roman mythology may also refer to the modern study of these representations, and to the subject matter as represented in the literature and art of other cultures in any period.
Tikbalang – creature with the body of a man and the head and hooves of a horse, lurks in the mountains and forests (Philippines) Uchchaihshravas – seven-headed all white flying horse (Hindu) Unicorn – horse-like creature with a single horn, often symbolizing purity (Worldwide) Winged unicorn
Legendary creatures from Europe, supernatural animal or paranormal entities, generally hybrids, sometimes part human (such as sirens), whose existence has not or cannot be proven. They are described in folklore (including myths and legends ), but also may be featured in historical accounts before modernity .
The mythological Chimera is a terrifying creature that features a fire-breathing lion’s head attached to a goat’s body, ending in a serpent tail. There are varying versions of what a Chimera ...
The following is a list of lists of legendary creatures, beings and entities from the folklore record. Entries consist of legendary and unique creatures, ...
Dandan – Sea creature; Danava – Water demon; Daphnaie – Laurel tree nymph; Datsue-ba – Old woman who steals clothes from the souls of the dead; Dead Sea Apes – Human tribe turned into apes for ignoring Moses' message; Ded Moroz – A winter spirit who delivers gifts to children on New Year's Eve