Calls attributed to the crowing crested cobra are usually the work of rails. Iceland Review, Reykjavik. The snake and rooster are strongly involved in voodoo belief, which give a cultural background to the creature. Cerberus this is one of the most dangerous or evil Greek mythological creatures: a three-headed dog that guards the door of the Underworld in Greek What a wonderful list! The following is a list of poisonous animals, which are animals that passively deliver toxins (called poison) to their victims upon contact such as through inhalation, absorption through the skin, or after being ingested. According to myth, they have the faces, wings and front legs of an eagle and the rear, tail and hind legs of a lion. Nevertheless, many of the Asgardian gods are descended Its venom is instantaneously deadly, and known symptoms include web-like strands in the urine. Henry Seile, London. WebCeladon: Celadon dishes were said to break or change color if poisoned food was put on them, according to Asian and Middle Eastern legends. 45 Scary and Disturbing Mythical Creatures from Around the World Adze Togo, Ghana Vampire that transforms into a firefly, biting people in their sleep and - killing I was able to tell you can click on the names. (1640) Serpentum, et Draconum Historiae. fairies dozens and maybe hundreds of cultures across the world have myths about magical, tricksy little people, a few of which are called out separately on this list. Charybdis was believed to be a terrifying sea monster that would create whirlwinds out at sea and pull anyone (and anything into it), and he was considered worse than Scrylla, who lived on the other end of the same sea. That might actually help me with the plot. It is never clear exactly what the asp in ancient literature is supposed to be; indeed, it is best regarded as a composite of all that was feared in venomous snakes. They originated with the Chippewa River mosquitos, which were large enough to straddle a stream, pick lumberjacks off logs as they floated by, and drain them dry. These are small, retiring birds with a tendency to call at dusk or at night. (eds.) Robin, P. A. That sounds like a fun project! A woman gave her daughter a golden ring, and suggested she put it under a lyngorm a slug, literally heath snake. Such was the mysterious creatures power it was regarded as the god of rain, thunder, the rainbow, and the stars.They are among the most powerful creatures on planet Earth, due to their giant size. A musca macedda has powerful wings, and in places where these flies are buried one can hear their infernal buzzing. But I have been having trouble identifying creatures that would work. Co-hon in Vietnam, these are the spirits of people who died a violent death and werent buried with ceremony. Oh, I hope you do share at the next WIP Wednesday! All artwork and text on the official creature entries are A Book of Creatures. Hesperides these Greek nymphs are associated with the light of sunset, and they guard a sacred tree of golden apples. Fans of Harry Potter and the wizarding world, take note: a dobbie or dobie is a kind of brownie, and an angry brownie can turn into a boggart. Theres a difference. This site has a pretty good breakdown of vampires and vampire-like creatures from different cultures. It lives in the sandiest, driest areas of the Western Gobi desert. Shircore gives it a range of the lower Zambezi in the South to Victoria Nyanza in the North, Lake Tanganyika in the West, and the Indian Ocean in the East. Some of ours include: Three-feet horse Duppy (terrible ghosts) Whipping boy (Spirit of the slave whipper) Sweetie man (One who lore children with sweets Rolling calf (dead butcher who becomes a fiery cow) Mermaid (Called Myamaid or River Mumma in Jamaican Patois) Old Higue (Similar to Hag or a Baba Yaga) Anansi (also spelt Anancy or Ananse, is a trickster spider) Big Head, Big Belly and Fine Foot (The three naught kids) Big Boy (Called Big Bwoy in Jamaican Patois, he is always doing naughty things to females) among others. The Loch Ness Monster can be described as a prehistoric type beast that lurks under the surface of lake Loch Ness. Gu was an ancient Chinese poison with magical properties that was said There are so many myths from different cultures about forest spirits and forest people But most of us are so out of touch with that kind of connection with nature these days. Julia, these are wonderful! I had not heard of any of these. A couple you may be interested in are Jiangshi the Chinese version of a Zombie. Theyre white with red ears, and gather up souls and drag them to hell. Braun, S. (2003) Le Symbolisme du Bestiaire Mdival Sculpt. If youre planning a fantasy or supernatural novel (or a trilogy or series! A beautiful yet dangerous world to explore. I first created this mythical creatures list for writers, but as it turned out, lots of people were interested in fantasy creatures, mythical beasts, supernatural beings, and more. In any case the rhox, as described by Nicander, Philumenus, and Pliny, is a sort of spider or phalangion. Leshy. One of the victims of this demonization is the creature known in Mongolia as the Olgoi-khorkhoi or intestine worm, also known in English by the even more sensationalistic name of Mongolian death worm. Cloud People also known as the Shiwanna. Red River Lumber Company, Minneapolis. They are associated with dragons and the water world, and thus are worthy of respect and should not be killed; on the other hand, they are symbols of malice, antagonists to the forces of good, and hostile beings that should be destroyed. Legends of the Chimera Parents The Chimera was one of the offspring of a legendary pairing: Typhon and Echidna. The other barrel is full of deadly flies the Musca Macedda. Nobody has dared open it. The Lambton worm was one such creature as was the dragon of Loschy Hill. Due to the trauma of its death (drowning is a common method) the soul of the child haunts the area to find comfort. norns also called the nornir, these are the three Fates in Norse mythology. https://chinesefolktales.blogspot.com/2010/01/ He has some interesting stories. Variations:Olgoi khorkhoi, Olgoj chorchoj, Allergorhai-horhai, Allergorhai horhai, Allghoi khorkhoi, Temen-Sul-Khorkhoi, Temeen Suul (Mongolian name of Tartar sand boa), Intestine Worm, Mongolian Death Worm, Tartar Sand Boa, Eryx tataricus. It is a long-lived myth and a monster that has never been proven to exist, even though it has been continuously spotted throughout the years. These ladies are beautiful mountain nymphs of Serbia who like to dance in the forest under the light of the moon. A creature with its ear stopped up is unquestionably an asp. Hi! MASTER LIST of Gestures and Body Language. Hungry Ghost Festival is held in Asia every year. They are guardian spirits of rice paddies. It has four fangs and two tuloi (cushions or mats) over its forehead. And I love it that its inspiring your creativity! Naiads are water nymphs. They flew out to feed on a shipment of sugar on Lake Superior, and gorged themselves until they were too heavy to fly and drowned. I know some of them already, yet will now go and bookmark it. banshee youve probably heard the expression screaming like a banshee, but you may not have known exactly what these supernatural creatures are. Most of our modern vampire lore comes from early 18th century Eastern Europe, when everyone lost their minds, claimed to see vampires, and tried to stake and kill them. Zduha in Slavic mythology, these were men with the natural magical ability to protect their people and their property from storms and hail. A nice list but if you want to update it some here is some suggestions from the Norse folklore: The Myling: Its the spirit of an infant killed by its parents (often the mother) for various reasons. [1][2] The only difference between poisonous animals and venomous animals is how they deliver the toxins. G. P. Putnams Sons, New York. If you are a witch, you can make them show up in your mirror and tell you about the future. African Affairs, 43(173), pp. Its color is a white brocade. In the vodou religion, the word has a different meaning. The golden poison dart frog, which is only 2 inches long G. Masson, Paris. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, London. Id already read and loved Lucy Foleys THE GUEST LIST, and like that one, this is told from several points of view. Thanks for this great article and collection.We have several here in the Caribbean, especially my home country Jamaica. This link discusses the lfar (singular, lfr) light-elves in Norse Germanic mythology, which clearly inspired Tolkien as well as some other types. Thank you. WebManticore A creature with a man's head, a lion's body, bat wings, and a scorpion tail. Typhon, the father, was an ancient and monstrous giant who was believed to be the most dangerous creature in all of Greece. incubi (singular, incubus) these are male evil spirits that have sex with women while they are sleeping and impregnate them. As you said, the list of creatures goes on endlessly and I am so glad to have found your site to narrow it down. Saying the word mogoi (snake) is not recommended, with euphemisms like urt khorkhoi (long worm) or khairkhan (holy or merciful) used instead. Many cultures have their own version of the incubus. Follow A Book of Creatures on WordPress.com. The head is small for the size of the body, while the bones of the skull are denser than usual. ganas in Hindu mythology, these are different kinds of supernatural beings in Lord Shivas entourage (though Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is their boss.). William Turner, Oxford. I think ondines are also a type of nymphs, the sea I think. Country of Origin: Japan. After hundreds of years, he spontaneously combusts, and a new baby phoenix is born in the ashes. i think this is a great list but I think some essential creatures should be added: like I saw a comment about cockatrice: ESSENTIAL! It stretches across the Niagara Escarpment from Niagara to Tobermory. When speaking of the asp it is important to differentiate between the Egyptian cobra, the aspic viper, and the asp of legend, which is both and more besides. According to Topsells reference to Aristophanes, the name is derived from an intensive of spizo, to extend. Editions Anthese, Arcueil. Valkyries finally we get to my favorites! The chersaiai (terrestrial), Egyptian asp, or Egyptian cobra is 3 to 4 cubits long and pale grey, black, or red in color. Oh, thank you, Natalie! dracae singular drac. These weirdo water spirits in England take the form of floating wooden dishes. This treasure takes the form of two barrels, identical in appearance. Personally, I think the Zombie is a over done now-a-days. She will often be dressed in a dirty white dress, to hide the wooden hole in her back and her cow/foxtail (depends on region.) Brown, C. E. (1935)Paul Bunyan Natural History. You can kill them with sunlight or steel. To combat this menace, Paul Bunyan introduced deadly fighting bumblebees from Texas. It is tolerated around villages, where mutual respect keeps it and humans apart. Leo S. Olschki, Geneva. minotaur in Greek mythology, this monstrous creature with the head of a bull lived in a maze. Cerberus this is one of the most dangerous or evil Greek mythological creatures: a three-headed dog that guards the door of the Underworld in Greek mythology. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. To protect against it, a pot of boiling water or porridge should be carried on the head. Encounter twisted, mythical creatures from Nordic folklore for epic-scale boss battles. Many have heard the name briefly mentioned in movies or literature. Oooh, never heard of that one. But we and all three dogs are happy to be comfy at home again, too! hongaek this Korean word means Red Disaster, and describes a cloud of fear and confusion that shows up at the scene of a suicide, murder, fatal traffic accident, or other catastrophes. In my writing of these mystical sights, I began searching for creatures in the forest that I could reference to in order to re-tell my adventure in the way that I see it. The primary reference to the asp in Christian symbolism is Psalm 58. Thanks so much for reading, and happy writing! Llwyd, R. (1837) The Poetical Works of Richard Llwyd. To prevent themselves from hearing the music of charmers they close one ear with their tail and press the other to the ground. can you make a list of animals who are used as symbols and their publishing date? Shuker, K. P. N. (2003) The Beasts that Hide From Man. Cyclopes. Hichens, W. (1937) African Mystery Beasts. If you have read the books Eragon, Eldest, Brisinger, and Inheritance, you learn about a species called Urgals. This treasure may be found all over Sardinia, including near Alghero, Esterzili, Sorgono, the church of Valenza, and many other places. (1953) Zoological Results of a Fifth Expedition to East Africa III: Reptiles from Nyasaland and Tete. 143-322. (1892) Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion. The Brookhorse/ the Neck: Two indifferent waterspirits that lure its victims to drown. Great article! of the left hand, for if the right hand is the hand of God, the left hand is that of the Devil. Just another Chinese ghost is E Gui, the hungry ghost. In Orkney, the selkies are seals who can turn into humans. The first creature on our list is the sphinx; a monster that was said to have the body of a lion, the head of a woman, and the wings of an eagle. (Actually I first encountered mention of it in a derisive article about Juilie Roberts. It is a tall creature which can change its size, has hair and a beard made out of living grass and vines, and it has a tail, hooves, and horns. Their name means Choosers of the Slain, and they show up at battles to decide who will die. The three furies only presented a danger to those who had committed some type of sin men, in particular, as these creatures were the goddesses of vengeance. They be the souls of women who died as virgins. hyter sprites awwww these green-eyed fairies in East Anglia, England can shapeshift into sand martins, and they help lost children get home. There are three rows of black-bordered rufous spots on its back that join to form a zigzag band towards the tail. My WIP has kitsune and will probably feature a few other creatures from Japanese mythology before the tale is finished. You want to hear something funny I worked hard on this list and after I first posted it, I shared it with an online writing group. The Poison Dart Frog is likely the most poisonous moving creature on earth. The stinger is huge and deadly. There are a few different classes of djinn, including the afrit (also spelled ifrit), who are large beings made out of smoke. Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard College, 110(3), pp. matabiri nasty swamp spirits in Papua New Guinea. There is a guy with a Blog who hails from your neck o the woods. He suggests cutting into the flesh at the bite and drawing out the venom with cupping-glasses or reeds. A strange creature will come from the marsh of Rhianedd, he said, to punish the crimes of Maelgwn Gwynedd; its hair, its teeth, and its eyes are yellow, and this will destroy Maelgwn Gwynedd. (1840) The Liber Landavensis, Llyfr Teilo. Top 10 Most Lethal Mythical creatures Mythical dragons. All rights reserved. Then it runs, heating the water to boiling. They bring bad luck to people who pass by them unless they are appeased. Alas, it was not to last. Half their body is human and the other part (usually the lower part of the body) is a horse, and you never really know what you are going to get with these wine-loving mythical creatures. Sometimes wattles are present as well. Annette, that sounds like an amazing hike! They will do your dirty work for you if you enter into a pact with them which is a terrible idea. I havent seen Borgess book! keshalyi Transylvanian fairies. I may add them. Druce, G. C. (1914) Animals in English Wood Carving. The Book of Marvels adds that the boiling water is incredibly toxic, causing incurable wounds and making skin and flesh slough off. The word cyclops is nowadays being used to describe any frightening creature with only one big Kinda surprised no one caught that sooner Fixed it! We also have the little people (hairy, scary, evil) in the Endeavour River area of North Queensland Known as Quinkins. The cloud infects people and brings them bad luck. While this phenomenon and the mythical creature is best known in Canada and the United States. Just a super enjoyable read. changeling many European countries have stories about the fairies or trolls stealing human babies and leaving sickly or malignant magical babies in their place. With the passing of years the snake grew big enough to prey on people and livestock. In a few variations, the incubus can take a male or a female form. Youre doing NaNoWriMo? No specimen was ever seen or captured, however. Belief in the musca macedda appears to be an ancient one. Another account presents this feline with its own constellation as the child of Chimera. The original name for this beast is Cerberus, and in most stories, it is a mythical (and monstrous) creature that guards treasures and more. That way you can create them just the way you need them. thank you so much for this list. They are the enemy of the gods, and as the Asgardian gods represent order, the Jotnar embody chaos. Key Features Adventure as Olle, a brave boy who sets off to rescue his sister. Fortunately for humanity, the moskittos had inherited the bees love of sugar. Your English is excellent! Encounter twisted, mythical creatures from Nordic folklore. Livingstone claimed to have heard one calling from a spot where no kid could have been. leprechauns these famous little bearded shoemakers in Irish tales sometimes hide pots of gold at the end of rainbows. (1996) Les Merveilles du Monde. Rees, W. J. This is a great list! Like his wife, Typhon was also a snake-like creature and described as having 100 heads that would each breathe fire. Quick note about the Brownie entry. For animals that inject venom, see, 10.1002/1439-7633(20011105)2:11<809::aid-cbic809>3.0.co;2-c, "A resistant predator and its toxic prey: persistence of newt toxin leads to poisonous (not venomous) snakes", "Well, it turns out the flamboyant cuttlefish is toxic. Thank you for the info, and for the links! Moskittos are a cautionary tale about the perils of introducing invasive species. Im beginning to write, and Ive hung onto an idea for a science fiction story. It is close to the gray wolf and bears. Livingstone, D. (1857) Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa. ), Sirens vs. Mermaids (Differences & Are They The Same? In Romanesque sculpture it appears as a dragon with a crest or mane; the asp from the Saint-Sauveur church of Nevers is a sort of six-legged lizard with a flattened head and a mane running the length of its body. Cyclops. These calculated hybrids would snatch any human they could get their claws on, and subject the individual to excruciating torture. hobgoblin like a brownie, but more into playing practical jokes. Hargreaves, B. J. flagae (singular, flaga) this spirits have their roots in medieval Europe. Legends of Bakeneko exist all over Japan, but the most famous is the tale of This creature originated in a farm in the Herad, near Lagarfljot Lake. nixies water spirits in Germany, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. Cwn Annwn Welsh hellhounds. In Mesopotamian mythology, the aqrabuamelu is a terrifying creature that is half scorpion and half man. Ichneumons also eat asp eggs. If you fail ad give up, it will rip you apart.The myling can also be freed if its breastfeed by its mother, but she will not be spared. Its my favorite scent in the whole world. And save your sister that's kidnaped by an evil troll. Whether they live in a forest or deep underwater, theres no denying that these monsters have been wreaking havoc for centuries and will continue to do so until we find out how to defeat them! but you do include the Huli jing Fox Lady of Chinese mythology. Those physicians who tried to cure the afflicted themselves took ill and died. They are versatile shapeshifters. And as I was going down the list I came across one that not only is perfect for plot but ties in with my MC and now the story has quite a twist to come. Mothman A winged, legendary man with the features of a moth. Madison, Wisconsin. Nonetheless, Livingstone admits that one will probably recognize the Mamba in this snake. nats these tree spirits, sometimes worshipped in parts of Myanmar, may guard the environment. They hide in caves and banyan trees, and either eat people or play tricks on them, depending on who you talk to. (1996) Handbook of the Birds of the World vol. A leshy is a woodland spirit from Slavic legends which protects animals and forests. winged horses there are many of them, from a few different cultures, besides the famous Pegasus. The Jotnar are the giants of Norse mythology and are described as having powers that rival that of the gods. These myths have some similarities with the abiku, above. It is probably a typographical error on Heylyns part. In the face of the unknown, we populated it with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from minuscule spirits to gigantic cosmic monsters. gandharvas Gandharvas are male nature spirits who are, among many other things, wonderful singers and musicians. The leader has 9 tails after a rebirth. Dossier de lart hors-srie no. WebDefeat the horrid creatures you encounter in different and unique ways. Sikes, W. (1880) British Goblins. If women passing by think, Yay! salamanders these are real lizards, but they also have legends associated with them. You dont want to make them mad, though. The Zulu plumed viper Indlondlo is also known to bleat. Beavis, I. C. (1988)Insects and other Invertebrates in Classical Antiquity. The myth dates back to a time when sailors were terrified to end up in the monsters unforgiving grip, and the Kraken supposedly pulled whole fleets of ships down into the deepest waters. , I think you should never take a post down, just because there are some people that dont like it. The child will scream and cry after a chance to rest in peace, this can be achieved if one carries them to a graveyard, the task will get heavier and heavier the closer you get to your goal. Thank you so much for commenting! poltergeists spirits of the dead or malignant forces that live in some houses and throw things around. (1880) Histoire Gnrale des Choses de la Nouvelle-Espagne. These entities have shared our world ever since we earned the capacity to wonder. Scholfield, A. F. (1959) On the Characteristics of Animals, vol. Salamanders become fiery creatures whose breath slays, water shrews are accused of poisoning and killing cattle, geckos are so virulent they cause leprosy, viper venom causes the human body to melt the list is endless.
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