They range from monstrous creatures and chimera hybrids like the Minotaur of ancient Greece to humanoid mythicals like the mischievous elves of the Norse.

Mythical names for monsters. Ungaikyō A possessed mirror that distorts all reflections into monstrous images. A fearsome two-headed hound that lived with giants Sphinx. The following is a list of lists of legendary creatures beings and entities from the folklore record.

Entries consist of legendary and unique creatures not of particularly unique individuals of a. Ushi-no-tokimairi A curse done at the ox hour between 1 and 3 in the morning by a black magic user with various effects. When Oedipus was able to answer a.

Each ethnic people has their own unique set of belief systems which includes the belief in various mythological creatures. Manticore - A mythical beast with a lions body and a humans head. 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.

Philippine mythological creatures are the mythological beasts monsters and enchanted beings of more than 140 ethnic groups in the Philippines. Many have their basis in Mythology and some have emerged from cultural folklore. Ushi-oni The name given to an assortment of ox-headed monsters.

A half human half lion who would slay anybody who did not answer her riddles. Umi-nyōbō A female sea monster who steals fish. Great sea and lake monsters have spanned centuries their characteristics evolving over time.

Loch Ness Monster - The elusive sea-monster from the Loch Ness in Scotland. Children of Typhon Orthrus.