Aani is the Cynocephalus Baboon, a sacred animal in ancient Egyptian religion closely associated with the god Thoth. It is depicted as a dog-headed ape, embodying both canine and primate features in its iconography. The creature symbolizes wisdom and writing, playing a significant role in hieroglyphic representations and religious rituals.

Aani

Aatxe is a Basque spirit known as the 'Young Bull' who emerges from caves during stormy nights to punish the malevolent. Manifesting primarily as a red bull and occasionally as a human, it serves as a supernatural enforcer of moral order. Associated with the goddess Mari, Aatxe is deeply rooted in ancient Basque mythology with Paleolithic origins.

Aatxe

The Abada is a mythical creature from Kongo folklore resembling a unicorn with two crooked horns and a boar's tail. Its horns are believed to have curative powers, neutralising poison and disease. It is known to appear to those who are lost, offering guidance and hope.

Abada (unicorn)

Abarimon are a mythological tribe of reversed-footed people renowned for their extreme running speed. First described by Pliny the Elder, they were believed to be native to India and inhabit isolated mountain valleys. Their unique physiology and restricted habitat have made them a subject of enduring fascination in ancient and medieval lore.

Abarimon

Abcán is an Irish mythological dwarf known as a poet and musician among the Tuatha Dé Danann. He wields supernatural musical abilities—including sonic enchantment and a form of illusion magic—that aid his roles as ferryman and trickster. His exploits, ranging from ferrying the goddess Ruad to outwitting the hero Cúchulainn with his lullabies, underscore his unique place in Celtic lore.

Abcán

Abchanchu is a legendary Bolivian vampire known for his deceptive ability to shapeshift into a harmless, elderly traveler. He preys on compassionate individuals who offer their help, only to reveal his true, predatory nature. This creature is a chilling figure in Bolivian folklore, embodying themes of deception and nocturnal terror.

Abchanchu

Abezethibou is a fallen angel and demon featured in the Testament of Solomon who serves as a strategist in Hell. He is marked by his single red wing, a remnant of his treachery during the War in Heaven. His influence extends to Earth, notably in Egypt, before his downfall in the Red Sea, with a promise of return for future chaos.

Abezethibou

Abumi-guchi is a peculiar Japanese yōkai known for its stirrup-shaped mouth and furry appearance. Illustrated in Sekien Toriyama's Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro, it embodies the enigmatic charm of Edo period monster lore. Little else is documented about its behaviour or capabilities, adding to its mysterious allure.

Abumi-guchi

Achilles was the preeminent Greek warrior of the Trojan War, renowned for his near invulnerability and exceptional martial prowess, yet fated by a single vulnerability in his heel.

Achilles

Achiyalabopa is a colossal bird god of the Pueblo people, known for his rainbow-colored, knife-sharp feathers and extraordinary size. He is revered as a celestial creature associated with creation. His majestic presence dominates the skies in Pueblo mythology.

Achiyalabopa

Achiyalatopa is a celestial figure in Zuni mythology known for its unique ability to fly and a tail fashioned from flint knives. It uses its weaponized tail to hurl flint knives at its targets. Additionally, it is noted for teaching the art of sword swallowing to chief officers from the Hle'wekwe Fraternity.

Achiyalatopa

The Achlis is an unusual, elk-like creature from Roman mythology noted for its oversized upper lip and jointless hind legs. It grazes backwards to avoid its lip obstructing its mouth. Its peculiarity makes it vulnerable, as it struggles to rise quickly from its resting position.

Achlis

Actaea, also known as Actaeä or Aktaia, is a Greek sea-nymph and one of the fifty Nereids associated with rocky shores. She is a daughter of Nereus, the Old Man of the Sea, and the Oceanid Doris. Her presence in mythology underscores the ancient Greeks' reverence for the coastal and marine environment.

Actaea (mythology)

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

Adar Rhiannon are three magical birds from Welsh mythology, featured in the Mabinogi. Their enchanting song possesses the power to wake the dead and lull the living to sleep. With an uncanny effect on spatial perception, these birds epitomize the mystical realm of Rhiannon.

Adar Rhiannon

Aderyn y Corff is a ghostly, featherless bird from Welsh folklore known for portending death. It is said to chirp outside a soon-to-be deceased person's door with a cry that resembles 'dewch'. Living partly on an alternate plane of existence, it remains an enigmatic omen steeped in ancient tradition.

Aderyn y Corff

Adhene are Manx fairies known as the Children of Pride, believed to be fallen angels with a mischievous streak. They appear as small, child-like beings and interact with the natural world through fishing and cattle herding. Their presence is often seen as an omen of abundance in harvests and fishing.

Adhene

Adi is an asura from Hindu mythology, known primarily as the son of the demon Andhaka. He appears in the Matsya Purāṇa. His lineage and narrative underscore the enduring cosmic battle between divine forces and demonic entities.

Adi (asura)

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.

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