The Adlet are a race of humanoid dog-legged beings from Inuit mythology, characterized by their distinctive hybrid form. They possess a human upper body and a canine lower body, and are noted for their exceptional running speed and frequent clashes with humans. Often depicted as cannibals and antagonists, they embody the dangerous 'other' in Arctic folklore.

Adlet

The Ahuizotl is a legendary water creature from Aztec mythology that resembles a water opossum with spiny features. It is notorious for luring unsuspecting victims to their deaths in murky freshwater environments. Associated with rain gods, the creature embodies the peril and mystique of water in Aztec culture.

Ahuizotl (mythology)

Akashita is a Japanese yōkai from the Edo period, depicted as a beast with clawed hands, a very hairy face, and a strikingly large red tongue. Its full body appearance remains mysterious, adding to its eerie allure. Also known as Akaguchi, it stands out in traditional yōkai emaki art for its distinctive red tongue and enigmatic portrayal.

Akashita

The alal is a monstrous demon from Mesopotamian mythology that emerges from the Underworld to tempt humans. Depicted with a human body, lion head, dog ears, horse mane, and bird claws, it represents a composite, fearsome entity. Ancient Babylonians warded off its malevolent influence using protective amulets.

Alal

The Alphyn is a rare heraldic creature featuring a stocky build, tufts of hair, a thick mane, and a distinctive knotted tail with Celtic design. It is depicted with varied clawed feet that can resemble those of an eagle, dragon, goat, or lion. Used as a heraldic badge for the Lords de la Warr, the Alphyn symbolizes noble lineage and mythological hybridity.

Alphyn

Amikiri is a Japanese yōkai featured in Toriyama Sekien's Gazu Hyakki Yagyō. Renowned for its net-cutting ability, the creature embodies the enigmatic charm of traditional Japanese folklore. Its ambiguous form and mysterious presence continue to intrigue and inspire interpretations in modern culture.

Amikiri

Ammit is an ancient Egyptian goddess known as the 'Devourer of the Dead.' She possesses a composite form with the forequarters of a lion, hindquarters of a hippopotamus, and the head of a crocodile. In the Egyptian afterlife, she plays a critical role during the Judgment of the Dead by consuming the hearts of souls deemed unworthy.

Ammit

Ao Guang is the Dragon King of the East Sea in Chinese folklore, ruling over the Eastern ocean with majesty and authority. He appears prominently in classical works such as Fengshen Yanyi and Journey to the West. His legend embodies the ancient belief in divine control over water and weather.

Ao Guang

The Azure Dragon is a revered mythological creature from Chinese tradition, representing the east and the spring season. It is one of the Four Symbols in Chinese constellations and embodies divine authority and protection. Known by various names including Qinglong and Seiryū, it is a symbol of cosmic balance and renewal.

Azure Dragon

Babi ngepet is a notorious boar demon from Indonesian folklore, recognized for its eerie transformation abilities and nocturnal mischief. It appears as a boar with demonic features like glowing eyes and sharp tusks. The creature embodies a cautionary tale warning against the perils of delving into occult practices.

Babi ngepet

The Bal-Bal is an undead monster from Philippine mythology famed for stealing corpses and feeding exclusively on them. It deceives the living by leaving a banana tree trunk as a decoy in the coffin. Its fearsome appearance and grotesque habits make it one of the most dreaded entities in local folklore.

Bal-Bal

The Banyoles Monster is a legendary creature from the Lake of Banyoles in Catalonia, often depicted with draconic features. Descriptions suggest it may possess abilities such as flight and fire-breathing. Its mysterious presence has become a staple of local folklore.

Banyoles monster

The Barghest is a legendary monstrous black dog from Northern English folklore. It is known for its large, fearsome teeth and claws and a dual identity that may also render it a ghost or household elf. Its chilling presence is believed to be an omen of doom and misfortune in local traditions.

Barghest

Bastet is an ancient Egyptian goddess originally worshipped as a lioness, later revered as a gentle domestic cat. She embodies dual aspects of fierce protection and nurturing grace. Her enduring legacy is celebrated in the cult centre of Bubastis in Lower Egypt.

Bastet

The Beast of Gévaudan was a man-eating creature that terrorized the former province of Gévaudan in south-central France between 1764 and 1767. Witnesses described it as a tawny, striped animal with a long tufted tail and formidable teeth and claws. Its mysterious identity, with theories ranging from a large wolf to a wolfdog or even a young lion, has cemented its place in French folklore.

Beast of Gévaudan

Black Annis is a fearsome bogeyman from English folklore, depicted as a blue-faced hag with iron claws. She haunts the countryside of Leicestershire, preying on children and lambs. Her eerie legend, which includes dwelling in a cave carved from a sandstone cliff, has long served as a cautionary tale.

Black Annis

The Black Dog is a supernatural, spectral hellhound rooted in English folklore. It is unnaturally large with glowing red or yellow eyes and often serves as an omen of death. Despite its predominantly malevolent reputation, some legends depict it as a benevolent guardian.

Black dog (folklore)

Campe is a monstrous female figure in Greek mythology known for guarding the imprisoned Cyclopes and Hecatoncheires in Tartarus. Her death at the hands of Zeus unlocked the power of these imprisoned giants in the Titanomachy. She embodies the fearsome and inevitable struggle between divine order and chaos.

Campe

Cath Palug is a monstrous cat from Welsh mythology renowned for terrorizing the Isle of Anglesey. Born of the pig Henwen, it embodies a supernatural hybrid nature beyond that of an ordinary feline. Associated with Arthurian legend, it is depicted as a relentless predator opposing heroes like Kay, King Arthur, and Ogier the Dane.

Cath Palug

Cerberus is the fearsome, three‐headed hound of Hades, tasked with guarding the gates of the underworld. Born of Echidna and Typhon, he blends canine and serpentine features into a formidable beast. His capture by Heracles during the twelve labours cements his place as one of Greek mythology's most iconic creatures.

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