The Dungavenhooter is a mythical creature that originates from American folklore. It is described as a fearsome critter that resembles a large crocodylian animal, lacking a mouth, and consuming prey by pulverizing its victims into a fine powder and snorting them through a set of large nostrils. The creature was thought to be a product …
The Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, is a mythical creature that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. It is said to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range in Asia, and is described as a large, hairy, ape-like bipedal creature that stands around six feet tall. Although there have been dozens of reported …
Zaratan is a mythical creature that has been a part of folklore and literature for centuries. This creature is believed to be a gigantic sea turtle that has a shell that looks like a sloped, rocky mound several hundred feet in diameter. Sailors have often mistaken its shell for a small tropical island and have …
The Rainbow Serpent is a mythical creature that has been a significant part of Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. It is often seen as the creator God and is known by numerous names in different Aboriginal languages by the many different Aboriginal peoples. The Rainbow Serpent is a common motif in the art …
The Afanc is a mythical creature from Welsh folklore that is said to live in lakes. It is often described as a large frog with claws on all limbs, but its appearance varies greatly in different legends. Some stories depict the Afanc as a beaver or a crocodile, while others describe it as a demon. …
The Ceryneian Hind is a creature from Greek mythology that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. It was a huge female deer that lived in the region of Keryneia and was considered a sacred animal to the goddess of the hunt, Artemis. The hind had male-like antlers made of gold and hooves made …
The Erymanthian boar is a creature of Greek mythology that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. Known for its enormous size and aggressive nature, the boar was a fearsome beast that wreaked havoc on the slopes of Mount Erymanthos, a region sacred to the goddess of hunt Artemis. In classical times, the mountain …
Cupid, the Roman god of love, is one of the most well-known mythical creatures in history. Often depicted as a winged child with a bow and arrow, Cupid has been the symbol of love and desire for centuries. According to mythology, he is the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and Mercury, the messenger …
Encantado is a mythical creature that is deeply rooted in Amazonian folklore. This creature is believed to be a river dolphin that possesses the ability to transform into a human being. The Encantado is often depicted as an enchanting and alluring being that is capable of luring people into the water. According to Brazilian Portuguese, …
Yōkai are supernatural creatures and spirits that exist in Japanese folklore. These mythical creatures have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries and have been featured in various forms of media, including anime, manga, and video games. The word yōkai is made up of two kanji characters that mean “strange apparition” or “doubtful being.” …