European Mythological Creatures

The European section focuses on mythological creatures that haunt coastlines, forests, mountains, moors, and city gates. Entries emphasise roles such as guardian, guide, tempter, omen, avenger, and psychopomp within folklore and legend. Symbols include knots and brooches, runes and staves, bells and masks, wells and standing stones that mark thresholds and vows. We track regional variants, seasonal festivals, and place lore that anchor beings to bridges, caves, crossroads, and parish bounds. Tiles let you browse by cultural family and landscape, then open cards for sources, iconography, and transliteration notes. Expect concise histories that separate later literary invention from persistent local belief.