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A gigantic prehistoric sea monster, often depicted terrifying sailors and capable of devouring entire ships.
Kraken, primarily originating from Scandinavian folklore and sagas.
An undead creature typically found in graves, known for feasting on the blood of the living.
Vampire, with folkloric roots in Eastern European countries and popularized by novels like Dracula.
An aquatic monster described as serpentine or having a long, slender body and inhabiting the deeper parts of the ocean.
Sea Serpent, appearing in various mythologies around the world, notably in maritime folklore.
A legendary bird known for its fiery demise and miraculous rebirth from its own ashes.
Phoenix, originating from ancient Greek mythology and a symbol of immortality and renewal.
A mischievous spirit renowned for its shape-shifting abilities and causing chaos, sometimes associated with fire.
Poltergeist, of German origin and often reported in haunted houses.
A large, hairy, ape-like creature purportedly living in the wilderness and evasive in nature.
Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, primarily reported in North American forests.
A reanimated corpse brought back to life by mystical means, often associated with Voodoo rites.
Zombie, originally from Haitian folklore but made popular globally through films and literature.
An apparition of a woman in white, often associated with tragedy or unrest in Latin American folklore.
La Llorona, a ghostly woman who seeks children by the river, mourning for her own lost children.
A nocturnal, shape-shifting creature that turns into a wolf-like being.
Werewolf, with lore stemming from European mythology and an association with the full moon.
A legendary creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, known for enchanting sailors with their voices.
Mermaid/Merman, present in folklore across many cultures, including Greek and Middle Eastern mythologies.
A spirit in a woman's shape that screams to predict a death in the family, from Irish mythology.
Banshee, considered to be a forewarning of death with its origins in Irish mythology.
An artificial human created from body parts and brought to life by science.
Frankenstein's Monster, from Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus'.
An abominable creature from the Himalayas, often depicted as a large and elusive bipedal creature covered in fur.
Yeti or the Abominable Snowman, folklore of the Sherpas and other peoples of the Himalayan region.
A demonic creature that accompanies Saint Nicholas to punish children who have misbehaved.
Krampus, originating in Central European folklore, particularly popular in Alpine regions.
A hideous humanoid gobbling creature that dwells in the underground and has a taste for human flesh.
Ghoul, originating from pre-Islamic Arabian religion and later becoming part of Islamic folklore.
A spectral figure usually clothed in a white sheet, symbolizing the soul or spirit of the dead.
Ghost, a common theme in ghost stories and supernatural fiction around the world.
A grotesque, mischievous creature that lives within the house and is known for causing trouble.
Boggart, from English and Scottish folklore, similar to a poltergeist, causing mischief and fear.
A spirit or demon that preys on sleeping individuals, often associated with nightmares.
Incubus/Succubus, from medieval folklore, reputed to lie upon sleepers to engage in sexual activity.
An elemental spirit of earth, depicted as a short, bearded man who guards treasure.
Gnome, from Renaissance magic and alchemy, later incorporated into folklore and fantasy literature.
A creature with the body of a horse and the torso, head, and arms of a human.
Centaur, from Greek mythology, known for being wild and unruly, inhabiting the mountains and forests.
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