Mythical Creatures A-Z
A complete list of all mythological creatures and beasts that are and ever were is simply too massive to even try to compile onto one site and still be able to give each creature the spotlight it deserves.
There are many variations and recorded facts on each and every creature – and yes, some are in fact much more popular than others and information is more easily found.
Sometimes, the recorded history on these mythical beings changes the image we had envisioned of a particular being and it’s purpose. Here is a compilation of few of the ones that we have found to be especially interesting and captivating.
Mythical Creatures A-Z List
Abominable Snowman – Giant human-like body, white shaggy fur, big feet
Aigamuxa – Human-like mythical creatures with eyes on their feet
Amarok – Gigantic wolf that hunts alone
Amphisbaena – Snake with a head at each end
Antmen – Four weapon bearing arms, red eyes and a crushing jaw
Abominable Snowman
Bonnacon – Wild bull-like creature with horns
Bunyip – Large water monster, huge mouth, crocodile tail
Caladrius – The Caladrius is a snow-white bird that will refuse to look at anyone who is ill and dying. It is also said to be able to cure a sick individual by taking their illness onto itself. It then flies away dispersing the sickness, purging and curing itself in the process.
Source: Roman Mythology
Camazotz – Gigantic vampire bat
Cerastes – This large serpent was said to be incredibly flexible. It would lie in the sand with only its horns sticking out waiting for its victims. It is described as either having two large ram-like horns or four smaller horns.
Source: Greek Mythology
Cyclopes – Giants with only one eye
Fenrir – Large wolf from Norse Mythology
Jack-O-Lantern – A carved out and sometimes possessed vegetable or pumpkin head
Kelpie – Deadly shape-shifting water pony
Kludde – Though the Kludde is usually described as being a large black dog, it can also have the appearance of a horse, cat, bat or even a frog. It is identified by the blue flame that flickers about its head and the sound of rattling chains. This beast jumps on the back of travelers that venture onto lonely roads and tears them apart with its sharp teeth and claws.
Source: Belgian Folklore
Mongolian Death Worm – Large worm with a slimy red body with very long fangs
Valkyrie – A Valkyrja is a term used to describe an often beautiful female figure that is also a soldier of battle.