Legendary creature
supernatural animal, generally a hybrid, sometimes part human, whose existence cannot be proven, described in legends, myths, fables, folklore
A legendary, mythical and mythological creature, also called a fabulous creature and fabulous beast, is a supernatural animal, generally a hybrid, sometimes part human, whose existence has not or cannot be proved. Legendary creatures may be described in legends, fantasy, mythology, fables, folklore, poetry, fairy tales, novels, or other fiction but also in historical accounts before history became a science.[1] Some examples are:
- Bigfoot
- Bunyip
- Chupacabra
- Dragon
- Fenrir
- Goblin
- Griffin
- Hippocamp
- Imp
- Jabberwocky
- Leshy
- Unicorn
- Vampire
- Werewolf
- Yeti
- Hippogriff
- Ickabog
The Red Dragon on the Flag of Wales
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Brenda Rosen, The Mythical Creatures Bible: The Definitive Guide to Legendary Beings (London; New York: Godsfield Press 2008; Sterling, 2009), p. 8
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