| 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 |