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| Leprechaun |
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A leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán) is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief. Like other fairy creatures, leprechauns have been linked to the Tuatha Dé...
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| Ebu Gogo |
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Ebu Gogo are a group of human-like creatures that appear in the mythology of the people of the island of Flores, Indonesia. In the Nage language of central Flores ebu means grandmother and gogo means 'he who eats anything'.
The Nage people of Flores...
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| Elf |
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An elf (plural elves) is a creature of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine or semi-divine beings (wights, vættir) endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind. In...
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Ebu Gogo are a group of human-like creatures that appear in the mythology of the people of the island of Flores, Indonesia. In the Nage language of central Flores ebu means grandmother and gogo means 'he who eats anything'.
The Nage people of Flores...
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| Leprechaun |
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A leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán) is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief. Like other fairy creatures, leprechauns have been linked to the Tuatha Dé...
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An elf (plural elves) is a creature of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine or semi-divine beings (wights, vættir) endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind. In...
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The Wolpertinger (Crisensus bavaricus) (also called "Wolperdinger", "Poontinger" or "Woiperdinger") is a fictional animal said to inhabit the alpine forests of Bavaria in Germany. It has a body comprised from various animal parts – generally wings,...
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The Elwetritsch (also spelled Elwedritsch) is a cryptid or mythical creature that supposedly inhabits the Palatinate of Germany. It is described as being a chicken-like creature with antlers.It also has scales instead of Feathers. The Elwedritsch...
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The Wolpertinger (Crisensus bavaricus) (also called "Wolperdinger", "Poontinger" or "Woiperdinger") is a fictional animal said to inhabit the alpine forests of Bavaria in Germany. It has a body comprised from various animal parts – generally wings,...
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| Jackalope |
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The jackalope is an imaginary animal of North American folklore (a so-called "fearsome critter") described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns or deer antlers and sometimes a pheasant's tail (and often hind legs). The word jackalope is a portmanteau...
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The Elwetritsch (also spelled Elwedritsch) is a cryptid or mythical creature that supposedly inhabits the Palatinate of Germany. It is described as being a chicken-like creature with antlers.It also has scales instead of Feathers. The Elwedritsch...
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The jackalope is an imaginary animal of North American folklore (a so-called "fearsome critter") described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns or deer antlers and sometimes a pheasant's tail (and often hind legs). The word jackalope is a portmanteau...
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The Wolpertinger (Crisensus bavaricus) (also called "Wolperdinger", "Poontinger" or "Woiperdinger") is a fictional animal said to inhabit the alpine forests of Bavaria in Germany. It has a body comprised from various animal parts – generally wings,...
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The English word "spirit" has many differing meanings and connotations, but commonly refers to a supernatural being or essence — transcendent and therefore metaphysical in its nature: the Concise Oxford Dictionary defines it as "the non-physical...
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| Hitodama |
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Hitodama (人魂, "human soul") are believed in Japanese folklore to be the souls of the newly dead taking form as mysterious fiery apparitions. The word hitodama is a combination of the Japanese words hito, meaning "human", and tama (short for tamashii...
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A ghost has been defined as the disembodied spirit or soul of a deceased person, although in popular usage the term refers only to the apparition of such a person. Often described as immaterial and partly transparent, ghosts are reported to haunt...
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Hitodama (人魂, "human soul") are believed in Japanese folklore to be the souls of the newly dead taking form as mysterious fiery apparitions. The word hitodama is a combination of the Japanese words hito, meaning "human", and tama (short for tamashii...
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| Chupacabra |
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The Chupacabra or Chupacabras (pronunciation: /tʃupa'kabɾa/, from the Spanish words chupar, meaning "to suck", and cabra, meaning "goat"; literally "goat sucker"), also called El Chupacabras in Spanish, is a legendary cryptid rumored to inhabit...
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| Huay Chivo |
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The Huay Chivo is a legendary Mayan beast. It is a half-man, half-beast creature, with burning red eyes, and is specific to the Yucatán Peninsula. It is often said to be an evil sorcerer who can transform himself into a supernatural animal, usually...
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The English word "spirit" has many differing meanings and connotations, but commonly refers to a supernatural being or essence — transcendent and therefore metaphysical in its nature: the Concise Oxford Dictionary defines it as "the non-physical...
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In Mayan mythology and folklore, the Wayob or Wayob' (plural form - the singular in Yucatec Maya is uay, way or waay) are spirit companions that may sometimes take on physical form. They have passed into modern folklore in the Yucatán Peninsula, as...
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| Huay Chivo |
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The Huay Chivo is a legendary Mayan beast. It is a half-man, half-beast creature, with burning red eyes, and is specific to the Yucatán Peninsula. It is often said to be an evil sorcerer who can transform himself into a supernatural animal, usually...
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In Mayan mythology and folklore, the Wayob or Wayob' (plural form - the singular in Yucatec Maya is uay, way or waay) are spirit companions that may sometimes take on physical form. They have passed into modern folklore in the Yucatán Peninsula, as...
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| Nagual |
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In Mesoamerican folk religion, a Nagual or Nahual (both pronounced [na'wal]) is a human being who has the power to magically turn him- or herself into an animal form, most commonly donkey, turkey and dogs, but also other and more powerful animals....
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In some Native American legends, a skin-walker is a person with the supernatural ability to turn into any animal he or she desires. Similar lore can be found in cultures throughout the world and is often referred to as shapeshifting by...
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| Huay Chivo |
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The Huay Chivo is a legendary Mayan beast. It is a half-man, half-beast creature, with burning red eyes, and is specific to the Yucatán Peninsula. It is often said to be an evil sorcerer who can transform himself into a supernatural animal, usually...
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A black dog is the name given to a being found primarily in the folklores of the British Isles. The black dog is essentially a nocturnal apparition, often said to be associated with the Devil, and its appearance was regarded as a portent of death....
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In Mesoamerican folk religion, a Nagual or Nahual (both pronounced [na'wal]) is a human being who has the power to magically turn him- or herself into an animal form, most commonly donkey, turkey and dogs, but also other and more powerful animals....
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A black dog is the name given to a being found primarily in the folklores of the British Isles. The black dog is essentially a nocturnal apparition, often said to be associated with the Devil, and its appearance was regarded as a portent of death....
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| Water sprite |
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A water sprite (also called a water fairy or water faery) is a general term for a legendary creature, an elemental spirit associated with water, according to alchemist Paracelsus. Water sprites are said to be able to breathe water or air, and in...
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| Kappa |
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Kappa (河童, "river-child"), alternately called Kawatarō (川太郎, "river-boy") or Kawako (川子, "river-child"), are legendary creatures, a type of water sprite found in Japanese folklore. In Shintō they are considered to be one of many suijin. A hair...
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| Agta |
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An Agta (sometimes associated to Kapre) is a Philippine mythical creature described as tall, brown, and hairy, and usually portrayed as smoking and drinking tuba wine. As to why a cave in the southeastern town of Argao in Cebu should be named Balay...
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Kapre (related to the Agta in the Visayan dialect) is a Philippine mythical creature that could be characterized as a tree demon, but with more human characteristics. It is described as being a tall (7 to 9 ft), brown, hairy male with a beard....
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Vampires are fictional mythological creatures said to subsist by drinking the blood of their victims. The best known tale about vampires is Bram Stoker's 1897 story, Dracula, which drew on earlier mythologies of werewolves and similar imaginary...
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| Manananggal |
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The Manananggal (sometimes confused with the Wak Wak in some areas by the Filipinos) were called Penanggalan in Malay folklore is a mythical creature of the Philippines. It resembles a Western vampire, in being an evil, human-devouring monster or...
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| Penanggalen |
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The penangallan is a form of undead from Malaysia, specifically of the vampire variety. During the day, she appears as a normal looking person, usually attractive, but at night, her head tears from her shoulders, her internal organs atrophied, and...
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| Manananggal |
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The Manananggal (sometimes confused with the Wak Wak in some areas by the Filipinos) were called Penanggalan in Malay folklore is a mythical creature of the Philippines. It resembles a Western vampire, in being an evil, human-devouring monster or...
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| Vampire |
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Vampires are fictional mythological creatures said to subsist by drinking the blood of their victims. The best known tale about vampires is Bram Stoker's 1897 story, Dracula, which drew on earlier mythologies of werewolves and similar imaginary...
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| Penanggalen |
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The penangallan is a form of undead from Malaysia, specifically of the vampire variety. During the day, she appears as a normal looking person, usually attractive, but at night, her head tears from her shoulders, her internal organs atrophied, and...
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| Manananggal |
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The Manananggal (sometimes confused with the Wak Wak in some areas by the Filipinos) were called Penanggalan in Malay folklore is a mythical creature of the Philippines. It resembles a Western vampire, in being an evil, human-devouring monster or...
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| Ekek |
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In Philippine mythology, Ekek (or Ek Ek) are creatures who are bird-like humans. They are winged-humans who search for victims at night. They hunger for flesh and blood. They are usually described by old folks as flying creatures that look like the...
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In Philippine mythology, Ekek (or Ek Ek) are creatures who are bird-like humans. They are winged-humans who search for victims at night. They hunger for flesh and blood. They are usually described by old folks as flying creatures that look like the...
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| Wak Wak |
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The Wak Wak is a vampiric, bird-like creature in Philippine mythology. It is said to snatch humans at night as prey, similar to the Manananggal and the Ekek in rural areas of the Philippines, due to its ability to fly. The difference between the...
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| Manananggal |
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The Manananggal (sometimes confused with the Wak Wak in some areas by the Filipinos) were called Penanggalan in Malay folklore is a mythical creature of the Philippines. It resembles a Western vampire, in being an evil, human-devouring monster or...
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| Wak Wak |
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The Wak Wak is a vampiric, bird-like creature in Philippine mythology. It is said to snatch humans at night as prey, similar to the Manananggal and the Ekek in rural areas of the Philippines, due to its ability to fly. The difference between the...
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| Vampire |
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Vampires are fictional mythological creatures said to subsist by drinking the blood of their victims. The best known tale about vampires is Bram Stoker's 1897 story, Dracula, which drew on earlier mythologies of werewolves and similar imaginary...
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| Krasue |
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The krasue (Thai: กระสือ; sometimes also spelt 'Kra-Sue') is a certain female spirit of Southeast Asian mythology.
This ghost has been the subject of a number of movies in the region, including Konm Eak Madia Arb (or Krasue Mom), a Cambodian horror...
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| Manananggal |
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The Manananggal (sometimes confused with the Wak Wak in some areas by the Filipinos) were called Penanggalan in Malay folklore is a mythical creature of the Philippines. It resembles a Western vampire, in being an evil, human-devouring monster or...
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The krasue (Thai: กระสือ; sometimes also spelt 'Kra-Sue') is a certain female spirit of Southeast Asian mythology.
This ghost has been the subject of a number of movies in the region, including Konm Eak Madia Arb (or Krasue Mom), a Cambodian horror...
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| Penanggalen |
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The penangallan is a form of undead from Malaysia, specifically of the vampire variety. During the day, she appears as a normal looking person, usually attractive, but at night, her head tears from her shoulders, her internal organs atrophied, and...
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| Krasue |
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The krasue (Thai: กระสือ; sometimes also spelt 'Kra-Sue') is a certain female spirit of Southeast Asian mythology.
This ghost has been the subject of a number of movies in the region, including Konm Eak Madia Arb (or Krasue Mom), a Cambodian horror...
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| Dwarf |
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A Dwarf is a creature from Germanic mythologies, fairy tales, fantasy fiction, and role-playing games. It usually has magical talents, often involving metallurgy.
The original concept of Dwarves is very difficult to determine. Sources have gradually...
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| Menehune |
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In Hawaiian mythology, the Menehune [pronounced meh-neh-HOO-neh] are said to be a people, sometimes described as dwarfs in size, who live in the deep forests and hidden valleys of the Hawaiian islands, far from the eyes of normal humans. Their...
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| Loch Ness Monster |
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The Loch Ness Monster is a debated, mythical creature, most commonly speculated to be from a line of long-surviving plesiosaurs, that is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in...
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| Loch Ness Monster |
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The Loch Ness Monster is a debated, mythical creature, most commonly speculated to be from a line of long-surviving plesiosaurs, that is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in...
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| Bogeyman |
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The bogeyman (also spelled boogyman, bogyman, boogieman, boogey monster) is a legendary ghost-like monster. The bogeyman has no specific appearance and conceptions of the monster can vary drastically even from household to household within the same...
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| Apotamkin |
The Apotamkin is a bogeyman creature in Native American mythology. One interpretation of Apotamkin is that it is a myth used to instill fear into children from venturing into areas alone and without parental guidance.
The Apotamkin is sometimes...
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| Vampire |
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Vampires are fictional mythological creatures said to subsist by drinking the blood of their victims. The best known tale about vampires is Bram Stoker's 1897 story, Dracula, which drew on earlier mythologies of werewolves and similar imaginary...
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| Apotamkin |
The Apotamkin is a bogeyman creature in Native American mythology. One interpretation of Apotamkin is that it is a myth used to instill fear into children from venturing into areas alone and without parental guidance.
The Apotamkin is sometimes...
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In Greek mythology, the Giants were the children of Gaia or Gaea, who was fertilized by the blood of Ouranos, after being castrated by his son Cronus.
Cronus secured his power by re-imprisoning or refusing to free his siblings, the Hecatonchires and...
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The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. "Giant" is the English word commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed examples: the gigantes (Greek...
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