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World Mythologies

Beliefs & Traditions

Christianity and Pagan Myths: A Cultural Fusion

The fusion of Christianity with local beliefs transformed ancient myths into new symbols, saints, and lore, evolving pagan roots into familiar Christian narratives.

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Basque
Forest Guardian
Basajaun - Spain Mythlogoy
Basque

Basajaun

Basajaun is a wild hairy giant from Basque folklore, a guardian of the forests and livestock.

Asturian
Dragon-Like Being
Cuelebre - Asturian Mythology
Asturian

Cuelebre

Cuelebre, a dragon-like serpent from Asturian folklore, guards treasures in caves.

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...

Asia
Giant Humanoid
Yeti - Tibetian Folklore
Tibet

Yeti

Yeti of the Rockies is a North American version of Bigfoot, a solitary giant humanoid roaming the Rockies.

Asia
Water Spirit
Kappa - Japanese folklore
Japan

Kappa

a Japanese river imp known for its mischief and deadly tricks. Recognizable by its turtle-like shell, webbed limbs, and...

Asia
Trickster Shifter
Tanuki - Japanese Folklore
Japan

Tanuki

The Tanuki is a mischievous shapeshifter from Japanese folklore, known for its magical abilities and playful trickery. It often...

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...

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...

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.

Africa
Malevolent Spirit
Tikoloshe - Zulu folklore
Zulu

Tikoloshe

The Tikoloshe is a small, goblin-like creature from Zulu folklore, known for its mischief and malice. Often summoned by...

Africa
Winged Beast
Kongamato - South African Myth
Zambia

Kongamato

The Kongamato is a winged beast from African folklore, feared for its pterosaur-like appearance and aggressive attacks on those...

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...

American West
Ethereal Being
Californian Dark watchers
American West

Dark Watchers

The Dark Watchers are mysterious, tall, shadowy figures from California folklore, often seen observing travelers from the Santa Lucia...

American West
Dark Fae
Jackalope north american-folklore
American West

Jackalope

The Jackalope, a legendary North American creature, is described as a rabbit with antelope-like horns. Known for its cunning...

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.

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...

Amazon
Forest Guardian
Mapinguari - Amazonian Mythology
Amazon

Mapinguari

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

Paraguay
Treasure Guardian
Teju jagua - Guarani mythology
Paraguay

Teju Jagua

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