Al-Mi'raj
According to Persian legend, the mythical horned rabbit called Al-Mi'raj was given to Alexander the Great as a reward for defeating an evil dragon who had been tormenting the inhabitants of an island in the Indian Ocean.
According to Persian legend, the mythical horned rabbit called Al-Mi'raj was given to Alexander the Great as a reward for defeating an evil dragon who had been tormenting the inhabitants of an island in the Indian Ocean.
Bigfoot
Local folklore of the North America features a very large ape-like creature, covered in dark fur, that roams the woods, leaving huge footprints behind – hence the “Bigfoot” name. However, most sightings of the creature can be attributed to hoaxes or a misidentication of grizzly bears.
Local folklore of the North America features a very large ape-like creature, covered in dark fur, that roams the woods, leaving huge footprints behind – hence the “Bigfoot” name. However, most sightings of the creature can be attributed to hoaxes or a misidentication of grizzly bears.
Chupacabra
This fairly recent addition to American folklore is a small reptilian or - in some versions - dog-like creature with sharp spines running accross its back, that kills livestock by sucking their blood. Originally mentioned in a 1995 incident in Puerto Rico, it is most likely derived from a horror movie popular at the time.
This fairly recent addition to American folklore is a small reptilian or - in some versions - dog-like creature with sharp spines running accross its back, that kills livestock by sucking their blood. Originally mentioned in a 1995 incident in Puerto Rico, it is most likely derived from a horror movie popular at the time.
Leprechaun
The solitary mischievous little bearded men from Irish folklore only came to prominence in modern popular culture, although they feature in older stories and legends, where they appear as shoemakers who hide treasure at the end of the rainbow and devise practical jokes mostly benign in nature.
The solitary mischievous little bearded men from Irish folklore only came to prominence in modern popular culture, although they feature in older stories and legends, where they appear as shoemakers who hide treasure at the end of the rainbow and devise practical jokes mostly benign in nature.
Satyr
In Greek mythology, satyrs are supernatural beings who inhabit remote places, companions of the god Dionysus. Later merged with the Roman figure of the faun, the satyr came to be portrayed as a human-like creature with pointed ears, a small beard and the legs of a goat. Satyrs are commonly associated with debauchery, obscene humour and lechery.
In Greek mythology, satyrs are supernatural beings who inhabit remote places, companions of the god Dionysus. Later merged with the Roman figure of the faun, the satyr came to be portrayed as a human-like creature with pointed ears, a small beard and the legs of a goat. Satyrs are commonly associated with debauchery, obscene humour and lechery.
Orc
Although similar creatures appear in fairy tales and folk legends in European cultures, the figure of the orc as we know it today – ugly and bestial monsters – was essentially invented by J. R. Tolkien in his Lord of the Rings cycle of fantasy literature and other writings.
Although similar creatures appear in fairy tales and folk legends in European cultures, the figure of the orc as we know it today – ugly and bestial monsters – was essentially invented by J. R. Tolkien in his Lord of the Rings cycle of fantasy literature and other writings.
Leshy
In Slavic mythology, Leshy is a forest deity. Human-like in form, Leshy can
change his size and appearance at will. Sometimes, he is shown wearing horns
and accompanied by wild beasts. His main task is to protect the forest, but he has been known to abduct children.
In Slavic mythology, Leshy is a forest deity. Human-like in form, Leshy can
change his size and appearance at will. Sometimes, he is shown wearing horns
and accompanied by wild beasts. His main task is to protect the forest, but he has been known to abduct children.
Baba Yaga
This prominent matriarchal figure from Slavic folklore appears frequently in popular fairy tales as a repulsive old woman (or a group of three sisters) with supernatural powers who can either help or hinder human endeavours.
This prominent matriarchal figure from Slavic folklore appears frequently in popular fairy tales as a repulsive old woman (or a group of three sisters) with supernatural powers who can either help or hinder human endeavours.