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Minotaur
A creature from Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Known for its strength and living inside the labyrinth of Crete, where it was eventually slain by Theseus.
Leprechaun
A type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually depicted as little bearded men who partake in mischief. Leprechauns are commonly associated with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and are cunning tricksters.
Werewolf
A mythological human with the ability to shape-shift into a wolf (or wolf-like creature), either purposely, by using magic, or after being placed under a curse. The transformation often occurs during the full moon.
Chupacabra
A legendary creature in the folklore of parts of the Americas, with its first purported sightings reported in Puerto Rico. The name comes from the creature's reported vampirism—the chupacabra is said to attack and drink the blood of livestock.
Basilisk
A legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king who can cause death with a single glance. It is often depicted as a monstrous serpent or dragon with the power to cause death with a mere look.
Hydra
A serpentine water monster with multiple heads; for each head chopped off, two more would grow back, as depicted in Greek and Roman mythology. The Hydra of Lerna was famously slain by Heracles (Hercules) as one of his Twelve Labors.
Sphinx
A mythical creature with the head of a human, the haunches of a lion, and sometimes the wings of a bird. Best known for its role in ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology, where it posed riddles to travelers.
Griffin
A mythical beast with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Regarded as king of all creatures, griffins are known to guard treasures and other priceless possessions.
Chimera
A monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature from Greek mythology, composed of parts from multiple animals: a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
Elf
A supernatural being in Germanic and Norse mythology and folklore, characterized by beauty, pointed ears, and magical prowess. Elves have been portrayed in various ways, from powerful beings to mischievous sprites.
Goblin
A monstrous creature from European folklore, first attested in stories from the Middle Ages. They are ascribed various (and sometimes conflicting) abilities, temperaments, and appearances, ranging from mischievous to outright malevolent.
Mermaid
An aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish, often associated with perilous events such as floods or shipwrecks. Mermaids can be benevolent or beneficent, depending on the story.
Phoenix
A mythical bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor and symbolizes renewal and resilience.
Centaur
A creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. Centaurs are said to inhabit the mountain regions of Thessaly and are often associated with wild behavior.
Golem
In Jewish folklore, a golem is an animated anthropomorphic being, magically created entirely from inanimate matter (specifically clay or mud). They are often bound to their creator's control and can be a protector or a mindless servant.
Manticore
A mythical creature with the body of a lion, a human head with three rows of sharp teeth, and sometimes bat-like wings. It has a scorpion's tail that can shoot venomous spines.
Harpy
A half-human and half-bird creature from Greek mythology. Known to act as agents of punishment who abducted people and tortured them on their way to Tartarus. They were commonly depicted as birds with the heads of women.
Fairy
A type of mythical being or legendary creature found in the folklore of multiple European cultures, known for their mischievous nature and magical powers, often portrayed as small and human in appearance.
Cerberus
In Greek mythology, a multi-headed dog (usually three-headed) that guards the gates of the Underworld, preventing the dead from leaving. Cerberus is associated with Hades, the god of the Underworld.
Dragon
A large, serpentine legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures. Dragons are often depicted with magical abilities such as breathing fire or having impenetrable scales.
Unicorn
A legendary creature with a single, large, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. Unicorns are often associated with purity and grace; their horn is said to have the power to neutralize poison.
Kraken
A legendary sea monster of giant size that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Stories often describe the Kraken terrorizing sailors, capable of dragging entire ships down into the ocean depths.
Troll
A creature from Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore, often depicted as ugly and slow-witted, living in isolated rocks, mountains, or caves. They are sometimes seen as dangerous to human beings.
Satyr
Half-human and half-goat creatures from Greek mythology, associated with Dionysian revelries. Known for their sexual and drunken frolics, satyrs symbolize the untamed and lecherous aspects of humanity.
Nymph
In Greek and Latin mythology, nymphs are minor female deities typically associated with a particular location or landform. They are often related to the oversight of natural features such as mountains, trees, and rivers.
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