Monocerus, also known as the one-horned creature, is a mythical beast that has been part of various cultures’ mythology, including Greek, Roman, and Persian. It is often depicted with a single spiraled horn on its head and symbolizes purity and power. The monocerus was first described in Pliny the Elder’s Natural History as a creature …
Indrik is a mythical creature that holds an important place in the folklore and spiritual traditions of Slavic culture. With the body of a bull and a single horn like a unicorn, this legendary beast has rich symbolic meaning and is featured prominently in regional tales and fables. The word “Indrik” is a distorted version …
Teju Jagua is a mythical creature that holds a significant place in Guarani mythology. It is one of the seven legendary monsters and is known as the first son of Tau and Kerana. According to the legend, Tau’s descendants were cursed to have a deformed and monstrous appearance because of the curse placed upon Tau …
Yacuruna are mythical creatures that are said to inhabit the Amazon basin. They are believed to be water people who live in beautiful underwater cities, often at the mouths of rivers. The term “Yacuruna” is derived from the Quechua language, yaku (“water”) and runa (“man”). According to indigenous people of the Amazon, Yacuruna are said …
A-senee-ki-wakw are mythical creatures that are part of Abenaki mythology. They are known as colossal stone giants and were the first race created by Gluskab. According to the legends, they were so large and heavy that they crushed many animals and injured the earth, which led to their destruction by Gluskab. These creatures have sparked …
Asakku is a term used to describe a group of mythical creatures in Mesopotamian mythology. These creatures were known for their malevolent nature and were believed to spread disease and misery among humans. Asakku was classified alongside the benevolent Utukku, and they were prominent in poetic enumerations of diseases. According to Sumerian mythological poem Lugal-e, …
Capacun is a mythical creature that is found in Romanian mythology. It is depicted as a monstrous humanoid of evil that kidnaps children or young ladies, mostly princesses. The creature represents evil and is often associated with other mythical creatures such as Zmeu and the Balaur. According to Romanian folklore, many heroes have faced the …
Boobrie is a mythical creature that inhabits the lochs of the west coast of Scotland. It is known to be a shapeshifting entity that can adopt the appearance of various mythological creatures such as a water bull or a gigantic water bird resembling a cormorant. The creature is said to have long, strong talons that …
Beithir-nimh is a mythical creature that has been a part of Scottish folklore for centuries. The creature is often described as a venomous serpent or a dragon that cannot breathe fire. It is believed to be one of the most dangerous and deadly creatures in Scottish mythology. The beithir-nimh is said to live inside caves …
Bauchan is a small, mischievous creature from Scottish folklore. It is often described as a small, impish being with a hunched back, long pointy ears, and sharp teeth. Its appearance varies depending on the local folklore, but it is generally portrayed as a creature resembling a cross between a goblin and a gnome. Bauchans are …