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World Mythologies

Harry Potter Beasts & Their Real Mythological Origins

What are the real mythological origins of the famous Harry Potter beasts? Learn how J.K. Rowling remixed ancient folklore to create unique beasts.

12 Mythical Creatures in Modern Culture: From Legends to Screens

Mythical Creatures from global folklore are thriving in modern pop culture. Discover 12 legends reborn in today’s films, TV shows, anime, and fantasy.

History of Heaven and Hell: Myths, Religions & Beliefs

Early cultures imagined the afterlife as dark and neutral, but Heaven and Hell later formed as places of divine justice in Christianity, Islam, and beyond.

Cosmic Love Stories: World Creation Through Divine Unions

From Geb and Nut splitting sky and earth to Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca creating the world from Cipactli’s body, Divine Union reshaped the cosmos

The Cosmic Battle: World Creation Through Destruction

From Ymir to Tiamat, cosmic battles tell stories of creation through conflict, bridging mythology, chaos, and order across cultures.

Ancient Creation Myths of the Near East

creation myths from Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, and Hebrew traditions explain the world’s origins, where gods bring order to chaos and create life’s purpose.
Celtic
Elemental Crone
Cailleach Bheur - Celtic folklore
Celtic

Cailleach Bheur

Cailleach Bheur, the ancient winter hag of Celtic lore, ruled storms and sculpted mountains with frost and stone, embodying...

  • Skills
Earth ManipulationElement Control
  • Weaknesses
Seasonal LimitSun Harm
Celtic
Water Shifter
Kelpie - A water spirit in the form of a dark, ghostly horse with wet, shimmering mane and intense eyes
Celtic

Kelpie

The Kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit from Scottish folklore, known to appear as a horse and lure victims...

  • Skills
Element ControlIllusions
  • Weaknesses
Blessed WeaponDivine Restrictions
Celtic
Aquatic Hybrid
The Loch Ness Monster
Celtic

Loch Ness...

The Loch Ness Monster, a cryptid from Scottish legend, is said to inhabit Loch Ness. A mysterious aquatic hybrid,...

  • Skills
Element ControlIllusions & Perception
  • Weaknesses
Magic BoundariesMagic Seal
Asia
Dragon
Dragon - Chinese folklore
China

Dragon (Lóng)

The Dragon is a celestial creature in Chinese mythology, controlling water, storms, and fortune. Revered as a symbol of...

  • Skills
Control WeatherFire Breathing
  • Weaknesses
None
Asia
Guardian Animal
Qilin - Chinese Folklore
China

Qilin

The Qilin, a revered creature in East Asian mythology, symbolizes prosperity and serenity. Often depicted with a dragon-like head,...

  • Skills
Aura of ProtectionHealing & Life
  • Weaknesses
Curse BoundEasily Deceived
Asia
Celestial Being
Fenghuang - Chinese folklore
China

Fenghuang

The Fenghuang, or Chinese Phoenix, embodies harmony and virtue, often associated with the Empress and cosmic balance.

  • Skills
Divine LightFire Absorption
  • Weaknesses
Anti-MagicCurse Bound
Hebrews
Sentient Plant
Hebrews

Mandrake

Duda'im, the mystical plant-like being, is a symbol of fertility and divination in ancient Hebrew lore, known for its...

  • Skills
Healing & LifeHealing Touch
  • Weaknesses
Dry Land HarmEnvironmental Limits
Egypt
Underworld Giant
Ammit - the final judge of souls
Egypt

Ammit

A creature from Egyptian mythology that devours the hearts of the unworthy in the afterlife, combining traits of a...

  • Skills
Soul Manipulation
  • Weaknesses
Holy GroundSacred Relic
Greece
Death Messenger
Catoblepas - MythBeasts.com
Greece

Catoblepas

Catoblepas is an African beast that can kill with a single gaze, having poisonous breath and a sluggish body.

  • Skills
Toxin Generation
  • Weaknesses
Garlic SensitiveSilver Weak
Africa
Human-Animal Shifter
The Kishi - Angola Folklore
Angola

Kishi

The Kishi is a two-faced demon from Angolan folklore, presenting a handsome human front and a hyena visage on...

  • Skills
DisguiseShapeshifting
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsHoly Water
Africa
Tidal Guardian
Naymi Naymi - The water god, Zimbabwe folklore
Tonga

Nyami Nyami

Nyami Nyami, the revered Zambezi River God in Tonga mythology, is said to have the body of a snake...

  • Skills
Control WeatherElement Control
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsDrought Sensitive
Africa
Aquatic Hybrid
Mamlambo - Zulu folklore
Zulu

Mamlambo

Mamlambo is a South African water serpent believed to lure victims with its glowing charm.

  • Skills
Element ControlWater Breathing
  • Weaknesses
Element SensitivitiesFire Vulnerable
Native American
Serpentine Shifter
Joint Snake
Native American

Joint Snake

A mysterious serpent from North American folklore, the Joint Snake is known for its ability to reassemble itself after...

  • Skills
Enhanced AgilityHealing & Life
  • Weaknesses
BeheadingElement Sensitivities
North America
Tidal Guardian
Ogopogo - British Columbia
Salish

Ogopogo

Ogopogo is a serpentine water monster from Canadian folklore, believed to inhabit Okanagan Lake and connected to Indigenous myths.

  • Skills
Enhanced AgilityWater Breathing
  • Weaknesses
Drought SensitiveDry Land Harm
Native American
Giant Bird
Thunderbird - Native American Folklore
Native American

Thunderbird

The Thunderbird, a powerful symbol of storms and divine wrath, is a legendary bird from North American Indigenous cultures....

  • Skills
Lightning SummoningPhysical Strength
  • Weaknesses
Lightning DamageWind Impact
Europe
Canine Shifter
Lobisón - Spanish Mythology
Galician

Lobisón

A werewolf-like creature cursed to transform during full moons, the Lobisón is feared in Spanish folklore in the name...

  • Skills
Enhanced AgilityFrenzy Inducement
  • Weaknesses
Holy WaterSacred Relic
Amazon
Forest Giant
Mapinguari - Amazonian Mythology
Amazon

Mapinguari

A large, sloth-like creature from Amazonian legend, known to emit a foul stench that incapacitates its prey.

  • Skills
Foul OdorStrength
  • Weaknesses
Fire VulnerableSun Harm
Paraguay
Treasure Guardian
Teju jagua - Guarani mythology
Paraguay

Teju Jagua

A Paraguayan serpent with seven dog-like heads, guarding treasure and emitting poisonous breath.

  • Skills
Poisonous BreathToxin Generation
  • Weaknesses
Fire VulnerableLight