This dataset contains a collection of mythological figures, each representing diverse cultures across the world. Each entry includes information about the figure's name, the culture they belong to, their category (e.g., god, hero, monster), and a brief description of their significance or attributes.
| Title | Culture | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anansi | Akan | Trickster | A spider and clever trickster known for his stories. |
| Thor | Norse | God | God of thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength. |
| Krishna | Hindu | God | Eighth avatar of Vishnu, known for his playful and mischievous nature. |
| Medusa | Greek | Monster | A Gorgon who could turn people to stone with her gaze. |
| Robin Hood | English | Hero | A folk hero known for 'robbing from the rich and giving to the poor.' |
| Maui | Polynesian | Demigod | A trickster who is known for shaping the islands. |
| Coyote | Native American | Trickster | A central character in Native American mythology, often a trickster figure. |
| Valkyries | Norse | Warrior Spirits | Female figures who choose those who may die and those who may live in battles. |
| Baba Yaga | Slavic | Witch | A supernatural being or hag who lives in a hut on chicken legs. |
| Yeti | Tibetan | Cryptid | An ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayas. |
| Chupacabra | Latino | Cryptid | A legendary creature said to suck the blood of livestock. |
| Jack Frost | English | Nature Spirit | A figure who personifies winter's frost and cold. |
| Hades | Greek | God | God of the underworld and the dead. |
| Fenrir | Norse | Wolf | A monstrous wolf prophesied to kill Odin during Ragnarok. |
| Quetzalcoatl | Aztec | God | A feathered serpent deity associated with wind and rain. |
| Loki | Norse | God | Trickster god known for causing trouble for the other gods. |
| Bigfoot | North American | Cryptid | A legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit forests. |
| Jorōgumo | Japanese | Yōkai | A spider that can transform into a beautiful woman to ensnare victims. |
| Selkie | Scottish | Mythical Creature | A seal that can shed its skin to become human. |
| Nian | Chinese | Monster | A mythical beast that terrorizes villagers during Chinese New Year. |
| Fenris | Norse | Monster | A gigantic wolf who is bound until Ragnarok. |
| Medusa | Greek | Monster | A Gorgon with snakes for hair, who could turn people into stone. |
| Ogopogo | Canadian | Cryptid | A lake monster said to inhabit Okanagan Lake in British Columbia. |
| El Chupacabra | Latino | Cryptid | A creature said to attack and drink the blood of livestock. |
| Nessie | Scottish | Cryptid | The Loch Ness Monster, said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. |
| Yokai | Japanese | Supernatural Being | A class of supernatural entities from Japanese folklore. |
| Folk Tales | Various | Folk Stories | Traditional stories passed through generations, often with moral lessons. |
| Wendigo | Native American | Spirit | A malevolent spirit associated with winter and famine. |
| Pisces | Astrology | Zodiac Sign | The twelfth astrological sign in the zodiac. |
| Anneliese Michel | German | Ghost | A case of alleged demonic possession that inspired horror films. |
| Sasquatch | North American | Cryptid | A large, hairy, ape-like creature said to inhabit North America. |
| Yamato Takeru | Japanese | Hero | A legendary prince known for his prowess in battle. |
| Lady of the Lake | Arthurian | Mythical Figure | A figure associated with the Arthurian legends, providing King Arthur with Excalibur. |
| Jinn | Arabian | Supernatural Being | Spiritual beings that can be good, evil, or neutral. |
| Pomona | Roman | Goddess | Goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. |
| Siegfried | Germanic | Hero | Hero of the Nibelungenlied known for slaying a dragon. |
| Ishtar | Mesopotamian | Goddess | Goddess of love, war, and fertility. |
| Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) | Norse | Artifact | Hammer of Thor, capable of leveling mountains. |
| Charybdis | Greek | Monster | A sea monster that creates whirlpools to swallow ships. |
| Dullahan | Irish | Mythical Figure | A headless rider who carries his own head, a harbinger of death. |
| Astaroth | Demonology | Demon | A male demon in the infernal hierarchy known for knowledge and wisdom. |
| Mordred | Arthurian | Villain | Bastard son of King Arthur who betrays him. |
| Dryads | Greek | Nature Nymphs | Tree nymphs or tree spirits, each associated with a specific tree. |
| Bifrost | Norse | Bridge | The rainbow bridge connecting Midgard and Asgard. |
| Jack o' Lantern | Irish | Halloween | A carved pumpkin traditionally associated with Halloween. |
| Chiron | Greek | Centaur | A wise centaur known for his healing abilities. |
| Rusalka | Slavic | Water Spirit | A female spirit associated with bodies of water, often depicted as beautiful. |
| Cernunnos | Celtic | God | Horned god associated with fertility and nature. |
| Thunderbird | Native American | Mythical Creature | A legendary creature in Native American mythology that represents power. |
| Sphinx | Egyptian | Mythical Creature | A creature with a lion's body and a human head known for riddles. |
| Manticore | Persian | Monster | A mythical creature with a lion's body, human head, and scorpion tail. |
| Harpies | Greek | Monsters | Winged spirits known for stealing and carrying away souls. |
| Medusa | Greek | Monster | A Gorgon who could turn people to stone with her gaze. |
| Pangu | Chinese | Myth | A primordial being who created the heavens and the earth. |
| Fafnir | Norse | Dragon | A dwarf turned dragon, associated with greed and a cursed treasure. |
| Chimera | Greek | Monster | A fire-breathing creature with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a snake's tail. |
| Zorro | Spanish | Hero | A fictional character known as a masked vigilante. |
| Baron Samedi | Haitian | Spirit | A loa of the dead in Vodou culture. |
| Yuki-onna | Japanese | Spirit | A snow woman known for her beauty and deadly cold. |
| Thunderbird | Native American | Mythical Creature | A creature that creates thunder with its wings. |
| Baba Yaga | Slavic | Witch | A witch who flies around in a mortar and wields a pestle. |
| Kitsune | Japanese | Mythical Creature | Fox spirits known for their intelligence and magical abilities. |
| Banho | Brazilian | Spirit | A spirit associated with the waters and cleansing rituals. |
| Sirens | Greek | Monsters | Creatures that lure sailors to their doom with enchanting music. |
| Nekomata | Japanese | Mythical Creature | A cat that can bring misfortune, especially when it has lived long enough. |
| Leprechaun | Irish | Folk | A small fairy known for hiding pots of gold at the end of the rainbow. |
| Azazel | Jewish | Demon | A fallen angel associated with sin and scapegoats. |
| Djinn | Arabic | Supernatural Being | Creatures made of smokeless fire, capable of granting wishes. |
| Dragons | Various | Mythical Creature | Legendary creatures featured in numerous cultures worldwide. |
| Nymphs | Greek | Nature Spirits | Female spirits associated with various natural features. |
| Wendigo | Native American | Spirit | A spirit that can possess individuals and represents greed and hunger. |
| Charybdis | Greek | Monster | A sea monster known for creating whirlpools. |
| Sophie Germain | French | Influential Figure | An example of a woman excelling in a male-dominated field. |
| Aladdin | Arabian | Hero | A character known for his adventures involving a magical lamp. |
| Hecate | Greek | Goddess | Goddess associated with magic, ghosts, and the moon. |
| Frost Giants | Norse | Mythical Creature | Giant beings from the world of ice and frost in Norse mythology. |
| Nair | Indian | Mythological Creature | Mythical beings associated with ancient scriptures. |
| Mermaids | Various | Mythical Creature | Fabled aquatic creatures with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. |
| Chupacabra | Latin American | Cryptid | A creature rumored to attack and drink the blood of livestock. |
| Puck | English | Trickster | A mischievous fairy or sprite, associated with playful pranks. |
| Golem | Jewish | Legendary Creature | A creature created from clay or mud to protect the Jewish community. |
| Griffin | Ancient | Mythical Creature | A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. |
| Sarcosuchus | Prehistoric | Cryptid | An ancient crocodile-like creature of gigantic proportions. |
| Amazon Warriors | Greek | Warriors | Female warriors known for their bravery and strength in battle. |
| Moksha | Hindu | Philosophical Concept | The liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth. |
| Vampire | Various | Legendary Creature | A soulless creature that feeds on the life force of the living. |
| Hippogriff | Fantasy | Mythical Creature | A creature that is half horse, half griffin. |
| Furies | Greek | Spirits | Chthonic deities of vengeance. |
| Achilles | Greek | Hero | A hero of the Trojan War, known for his strength and invulnerability. |
| Teepee | Native American | Cultural Structure | A conical tent traditionally used by various Plains tribes. |
| Scylla | Greek | Monster | A monster that lived on one side of a strait opposite Charybdis. |
| Alp | Germanic | Spirit | A kind of spirit associated with nightmares. |
| Nokken | Scandinavian | Water Spirit | A water spirit that lures individuals to swim into dangerous waters. |
| Freyja | Norse | Goddess | Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. |
| Ymir | Norse | Giant | The first being in Norse mythology from whose body the world was created. |
| Minotaur | Greek | Monster | A creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull. |
| Frost Giants | Norse | Mythical Beings | Beings representing cold and winter. |
| Day of the Dead | Mexican | Tradition | A holiday to honor the deceased, celebrated with altars and offerings. |
| Thunderbird | Native American | Legendary Creature | A deity that creates thunder and storms. |
| Phantom | Various | Spirit | A ghostly apparition often associated with hauntings. |
| Anubis | Egyptian | God | God of the afterlife and mummification. |
| Thor's Hammer | Norse | Artifact | Mjölnir, a magical weapon that returns to Thor when thrown. |
| Sila | Inuit | Spirit | The spirit of the wind and weather. |
| Atlas | Greek | Titan | A Titan condemned to hold up the heavens for eternity. |
| Phoenix | Various | Mythical Creature | A bird that cyclically regenerates or is reborn from its ashes. |
| Valkyrie | Norse | Hero | A warrior maiden who chooses those who may die and those who may live in battles. |
| Jormungand | Norse | Serpent | The Midgard serpent that encircles the earth. |
| Hades | Greek | God | God of the underworld, often depicted with a helmet of invisibility. |
| Set | Egyptian | God | God of chaos, storms, and desert. |
| Achilles' Heel | Greek | Mythical Weakness | The weakness of the Greek hero Achilles. |
| Si-Te-Cah | Native American | Legendary Creature | A legend of a race of red-haired giants. |
| Hermes | Greek | God | Messenger of the gods, associated with trade, thieves, and travel. |
| Ra | Egyptian | God | Sun god of ancient Egyptian mythology. |
| The Great Flood | Biblical | Myth | A flood sent by God to cleanse the earth. |
| Echidna | Greek | Monster | Mother of all monsters in Greek mythology. |
| Odin | Norse | God | The god of wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic. |
| Shiva | Hindu | God | The destroyer in the holy trinity of Hinduism. |
| Nereids | Greek | Sea Nymphs | Daughters of Nereus, known as beautiful sea nymphs. |
| Gargoyle | Medieval | Architectural Feature | A waterspout used in architecture, often carved in grotesque forms. |
| Persephone | Greek | Goddess | Queen of the underworld and the goddess of spring growth. |
| Nymphs | Various | Nature Spirits | Mythical spirits associated with nature and various locales. |
| Maruts | Hindu | Gods | Storm deities associated with the god Indra. |
| Cyclops | Greek | Monster | A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology. |
| Mars | Roman | God | God of war and combat. |
| Asherah | Canaanite | Goddess | A mother goddess often associated with fertility and sea. |
| Jotunn | Norse | Giant | A tribe of giants in Norse mythology. |
| Yggdrasil | Norse | World Tree | The sacred tree connecting the nine worlds. |
| Zephyr | Greek | God | The god of the west wind. |
| Triton | Greek | God | Messenger of the sea, often depicted as a merman. |
| Manananggal | Philippine | Mythical Creature | A female vampire that can separate its upper body from its lower. |
| Vaishno Devi | Hindu | Goddess | A goddess worshipped predominantly in northern India. |
| Loki | Norse | God | Trickster god responsible for many misfortunes among the gods. |
| Athena | Greek | Goddess | Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. |
| Eros | Greek | God | God of love, often depicted with a bow and arrow. |
| Ceres | Roman | Goddess | Goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships. |
| Fates | Greek | Goddesses | Three goddesses who control the destiny of humans. |
| Poseidon | Greek | God | God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. |
| Sphinx | Egyptian | Monster | A creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. |
| Chiron | Greek | Centaur | A wise centaur known for healing and mortality. |
| Nuwa | Chinese | Goddess | A goddess in Chinese mythology known for creating humanity. |
| Amaterasu | Japanese | Goddess | Sun goddess in Shinto religion, central in Japanese mythology. |
| Ganesh | Hindu | God | The elephant-headed god of beginnings and remover of obstacles. |
| Vishnu | Hindu | God | The preserver god in the holy trinity of Hinduism. |
| Thunderbirds | Native American | Legendary Creature | Spirits associated with thunder and rain. |
| Penanggalan | Malaysian | Mythical Creature | A female vampire known for detaching its head at night. |
| Merrow | Irish | Mythical Creature | A type of mermaid or merman, sometimes depicted wearing a green cap. |
| Tsukumogami | Japanese | Yōkai | Tools and objects that have become animated and possess spirits. |
| Banshee | Irish | Spirit | A female spirit whose wailing heralds the death of a family member. |
| Caesar | Roman | Historical Figure | A historical figure often mythologized in Roman history as a ruler. |
| Frosty the Snowman | American | Folk Character | A snowman brought to life by a magical hat. |
| State of the Dead | Haitian | Folklore | Refers to the beliefs surrounding the dead and afterlife in Vodou practices. |
| Pope Joan | European | Legend | A legendary female pope who supposedly reigned during the Middle Ages. |
| Rollins, "American | Folk Character | An American folklore character known for outsmarting his opponents." | NaN |
| Zarathustra | Persian | Prophet | A religious figure in ancient Persian mythology, founder of Zoroastrianism. |
| Shapeshifter | Various | Mythical Being | A being capable of transforming into other forms or creatures. |
| Scarecrow | American | Folklore | A figure made to resemble a human, traditionally used to frighten birds away from crops. |
| Grootslang | South African | Cryptid | A legendary creature said to be a mix of elephant and serpent. |
| Skull Island | American | Legend | The fictional island featured in King Kong tales. |
| Chinese Zodiac | Chinese | Folklore | The twelve-year cycle of animals, each representing different traits. |
| Sugar Skull | Mexican | Cultural Symbol | A decorative skull made of sugar used in Day of the Dead celebrations. |
| Wild Hunt | European, "Legend | A ghostly procession of huntsmen riding through the night." | NaN |
| Chalice Well | English | Sacred Site, "A well with legends tying it to various myths and Celtic spirituality." | NaN |
| Fenrir Wolf | Norse | Monster | A monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, prophesied to kill Odin. |
| Will-o'-the-wisp | Various | Supernatural Phenomenon | A ghostly light said to mislead travelers at night. |
| Ghost Lights | Various | Phenomenon | Mysterious lights that appear at night, often linked to folklore. |
| Nagual | Mesoamerican | Spiritual Being | A human capable of transforming into an animal. |
| Wendigo | Algonquin | Spirit | A malevolent spirit that embodies greed and hunger. |
| Rougarou | French | Cryptid | A legendary creature in Louisiana folklore resembling a werewolf. |
| Gremlins | English | Folk Tales | Mischievous creatures blamed for mechanical failures. |
| Will-o'-the-wisps | Folklore | Spirit | Mysterious lights that lead travelers astray at night. |
| Banshee | Irish | Spirit | A wailing female spirit warning of impending death. |
| Basilisk | European | Monster | A legendary serpent that can kill with its gaze. |
| Leprechaun | Irish | Folk Hero | A small, mischievous fairy known for hiding gold at the end of rainbows. |
| Selkie | Scottish | Mythical Creature | A seal that can shed its skin to become human. |
| Vampiria | Various | Mythical Creature | A mythical creature known for drinking the blood of the living. |
| Sisar, "Indian | Mythical Creature | An evil spirit or entity in Indian folklore." | NaN |
| Tanngnjostr | Norse | Mythical Creature | Thor's chariot driver, associated with goats. |
| Bahamut | Arabic | Monster | A giant fish creature in Arabic mythology. |
| Grendel | Old English | Monster | A creature defeated by Beowulf in Anglo-Saxon mythology. |
| Headless Horseman | American | Folk Legend | A ghostly figure from Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.' |
| Bagiennik | Slavic | Spirit | A water spirit or river guardian in Slavic mythology. |
| Burning Man | American | Cultural Event, "An annual event celebrating art and community in the desert." | NaN |
| Yeti | Tibetan | Cryptid | A legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayas. |
| Chimera | Greek | Monster | A composite creature with a lion's head, goat's body, and serpent's tail. |
| Maga, "Indian | Mythical Creatures | A form of shape-shifting demon in Indian folklore." | NaN |
| Harpy | Greek,Monster" | Half-bird, half-woman creatures known for stealing and carrying things away. | NaN |
| Simurgh | Persian | Mythical Bird | A benevolent, mythical bird in Persian mythology. |
| Sarama | Indian, "Mythical Dog | A mythological dog aiding in the search for the lost Vedas." | NaN |
| Pacal Votan | Mayan | Legendary Figure | A historical figure often mythologized as a ruler in Mayan culture. |
| Alraune | German | Mythical Plant | A plant-human hybrid with magical properties in folklore. |
| Harlequin | Italian, "Folk Figure | A stock character known for his mischievous antics in commedia dell'arte." | NaN |
| Trickster | Various, "Folk Character | A character type in folklore known for outsmarting others." | NaN |
| Hydra | Greek,Monster | A multi-headed serpent slain by Hercules. | NaN |
| I'm a Little Teapot | American, "Nursery Rhyme | A children's song likely stemming from folklore." | NaN |
| Namata | Indian, "Goddess | A goddess associated with health and fertility." | NaN |
| Vereir, "Irish | Hero | A legendary figure of great strength and bravery." | NaN |
| Utsi, "Inuit | Spiritual Guide | A figure seen as a protector and guide in Inuit traditions." | NaN |
| windigo, "Native American | Spirit | Human transformed into a terrifying monster driven by hunger." | NaN |
| Zhi Yin | Chinese | Mythical Figure, "Goddess of reproductive health and childbirth." | NaN |
| Amarok | Inuit | Mythical Creature, "A giant wolf that hunts human beings in the mythology of the Inuit." | NaN |
| Zorua, "Japanese | Mythical Beast | A legendary fox known to change forms." | NaN |
| Bilesqobito, "Haitian | Cultural Figure | A spirit in Haitian Vodou known for protection." | NaN |
| Quetzalcoatl, "Mexican | God | A feathered serpent creator god in Aztec tradition." | NaN |
| El Morro, "Puerto Rican | Folkloric Figure | A ghost character said to haunt the coast of Puerto Rico." | NaN |
| Rusalka, "Slavic | Water Spirit | A female spirit associated with lakes and rivers | often depicted as beautiful." |
| Ishibumi, "Japanese | Spiritual Guardian | A stone spirit protecting sacred landscapes." | NaN |
| Dhampir, "Eastern European | Vampire Hunter | A folklore creature that is part vampire and part human." | NaN |
| Grimm Brothers, "German | Fairy Tales | Famous for collecting and publishing folklore and fairy tales." | NaN |
| Kappa, "Japanese | Water Spirit | A creature that dwells in rivers and can be mischievous or malevolent." | NaN |
| Yuki-onna, "Japanese | Snow Woman | A spirit that appears during snowstorms | often seen as beautiful and deadly." |
| Bogeyman, "Various | Folk Legend | A mythical creature that frightens children." | NaN |
| Leshy, "Slavic | Forest Spirit | A guardian spirit of the forest in Slavic folklore." | NaN |
| Kitsune, "Japanese | Fox Spirit | A trickster spirit with the ability to shapeshift." | NaN |
| Sullalian, "Native American | Supernatural Being | A being associated with the Apache creation stories." | NaN |
| Baron Samedi, "Haitian | Spirit | The loa of the dead in Vodou culture." | NaN |
| Dragon, "Various | Mythical Creature | A legendary creature often depicted as a fire-breathing reptile." | NaN |