European mythology creatures

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A selection of some of the most famous mythologic creatures of the Basque folklore.

Ypotryll

This unique map developed by the Vilnius University represents information on 213 mythical creatures that are described in folk-lore of European countries.

Perytons

A Collection of Iranian Mythical Creatures

Melusine or Melusina is a figure of European folklore & mythology, a female spirit of fresh water in a sacred spring or river, usually depicted as a woman who is a serpent or fish from t waist down, much like a 2-tailed mermaid. She is sometimes referred to as t Serpent Mother of European Royalty. According to t book, "T Serpent & T Swan: T Animal Bride In Folklore & Literature," t name "Melusine" was used as an abbreviation of t words 'Mere des Lusignan' or 'Mother of t Lusignans.' T House…

The Vegetable Lamb is a creature with origins in Medieval European mythology, legend and folklore. In particular, accounts of its existence Yeduah (Jeduah- Jewish: special properties of bones) Shui-Yang (Watersheep- Chinese: sea silk) It looks like a normal sheep ,but smaller compared to the average ones.Most notably half the body is covered with flora. If all accessible foliage vanishes, both the plant and sheep will die.

Caribbean Mermaid. Spiderwicks Field Guide

Haetae Korean Mythology: A captivating exploration of the mythical creature that holds great significance in Korean culture. Discover the origins, symbolism,

Brahma riding on his goose, made in Murshidabad, ca. 1850. http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O81891/brahma-riding-on-his-goose-painting-unknown/

How this fantastic creature managed to fly from the pages of the medieval bestiary into the lore of Harry Potter.

Vetala

Illustrations from a 16th century manuscript detailing the phenomenon of Nuremberg's Schembart Carnival, (literally "bearded-mask" carnival). Beginning in 1449, the event was popular throughout the 15th century but was ended in 1539.

This is what's written in Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You about Hobgoblins. Similar to goblins in appearance, hobgoblins, or hobs as they are sometimes called, are a less malicious and more mischievous type of faerie. Friendly and sometimes even helpful, hobgoblins still have a penchant for pranks ranging from annoying to infuriating. They are most fond of stealing trinkets and food, but they also enjoy tripping people and otherwise causing amusing havoc…

Thomas B Travilian, Commonplace Book, 1608, via Morgan Library