Adar Llwch Gwin is a legendary creature from Welsh mythology depicted as a very large and intelligent bird. It soars gracefully through the skies with immense wings and keen eyes. Its association with the griffin underscores its majestic and mysterious nature.

Adar Llwch Gwin

Aello is a fearsome harpy from Greek mythology, notorious for abducting and torturing her victims on their way to Tartarus. Her avian-human hybrid form is marked by powerful wings and razor-sharp claws. As a personification of storm and divine retribution, she embodies the chaotic forces of nature.

Aello

Aglaope is one of the Sirens from Greek mythology, renowned for her enchanting, lambent voice. As the daughter of the river-god Achelous and a Muse, she blends divine heritage with dangerous allure. Her mesmerizing song lured unwary sailors to their doom, securing her place in ancient myth.

Aglaope (mythology)

The Alan are deformed, winged spirits from the folklore of the Tinguian tribe in the Philippines. They are known for their uncanny ability to transform reproductive waste into human children, whom they raise as their own. Living near natural springs in opulent golden houses, the Alan embody a mysterious blend of the grotesque and the sublime.

Alan (legendary creature)

Alerion is a heraldic and mythological bird traditionally depicted as a disarmed eagle. Originally used as a heraldic term for a mature or young eaglet, it later evolved into a symbol with unique visual features such as a bulb-shaped head and an abstract winged oval representation. In medieval bestiaries, it is noted for its rarity and an unusual reproductive cycle, laying eggs every 60 years followed by the parents drowning themselves.

Alerion

Amanozako is a monstrous Japanese goddess born from Susanoo's ferocious spirit, also known as Tengu Kami. She embodies wild, untamed divine energy and possesses attributes such as flight, immortality, super strength, and shape-shifting. Residing in heaven among the 8 million gods, her nature is both divine and chaotic.

Amanozako

Amihan is a genderless deity depicted as a bird in Philippine mythology, celebrated as one of the first beings in the universe. It is renowned for saving the first humans and is intimately linked with the wind and air. Amihan embodies a gentle, protective nature, contrasting with its counterpart Habagat.

Amihan (mythology)

The Amphiptere is a mythological winged serpent prominent in European heraldry. Characterised by its bi-winged, serpentine form without limbs, it stands out in heraldic art. Serving as a symbol of nobility and protection, it embodies the fusion of myth and art in medieval traditions.

Amphiptere

Angels are celestial, non-corporeal beings that serve as divine messengers and guardians. They are typically depicted as radiant, humanoid figures with bird-like wings and a luminous aura. Rooted in Abrahamic traditions, angels bridge the gap between the divine and the mortal realms.

Angel

Anush, also known as Anush Uthra, is an uthra (angel or guardian) from the World of Light in Mandaeism. He is regarded as the Mandaean equivalent of Enos and is invoked in sacred prayers alongside Hibil and Šitil. His dwelling, the Mshunia Kushta, serves as a divine abode that underscores his revered status in Mandaean cosmology.

Anush (Mandaeism)

Arke is a divine figure in Greek mythology, known as the daughter of Thaumas and sister to Iris. During the Titanomachy, she defected from the Olympians and joined the Titans. As punishment for her betrayal, Zeus cut off her wings and cast her into Tartarus for all eternity.

Arke

Astrild is a Nordic literary figure derived from the Roman god Cupid, symbolising love and desire. Inspired by the writings of 17th-century Swedish poet Georg Stiernhielm, Astrild became popular in Nordic poetry during the Baroque and Rococo eras. Despite his Old Norse name meaning 'Love-fire', he does not appear in traditional Norse mythology.

Astrild

Awes-kon-wa is a small, winged sprite from the Iroquois Mohawk tradition. It embodies the ethereal qualities of Native American mythological figures. Its diminutive form and ability to fly highlight its unique role in indigenous folklore.

Awes-kon-wa

Azrael is the archangel of death in Islamic and Jewish traditions. Serving as a benevolent psychopomp, he guides souls to the afterlife with compassion. He carries a divine scroll that records the fate of every mortal.

Azrael

Bai Ze is a divine creature from ancient Chinese legends, renowned for its unique, hybrid appearance that combines features of a dragon and a tiger. It is famed for creating the Bai Ze Diagram, an extensive record of ghosts and spirits. Revered in folklore, Bai Ze is believed to expel ghosts and protect households from evil influences.

Bai Ze

Bakasura is a giant crane-shaped asura from Hindu mythology, sent by King Kamsa to eliminate the infant Krishna. He is noted for his imposing size, avian features, and supernatural physical abilities. His defeat at the hands of Krishna underscores the recurring theme of divine triumph over evil.

Bakasura (crane demon)

The Balaur is a many-headed dragon from Romanian folklore, often portrayed as a monstrous serpent sometimes equipped with wings. It is typically depicted as malevolent, abducting maidens and challenging heroes. Legends also endow it with unique powers such as weather manipulation and the ability to produce precious stones from its saliva.

Balaur

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

Bar Juchne is a colossal legendary bird from Jewish mythology known for its enormous wingspan capable of blocking out the sun. It is mentioned in Talmudic texts, where its unfertilized egg is noted for causing massive destruction upon impact. The creature's unique egg-throwing behavior has made it a subject of both awe and scholarly discussion in ancient literature.

Bar Juchne

Bar yokni is a legendary giant bird cited in the Talmud. Renowned for its enormous size and awe-inspiring flight, it has captured imaginations throughout Jewish folklore. Its enigmatic presence underscores the blend of myth and tradition in ancient texts.

Creatures with Winged & Flyers