imaginary creature
Mythical invented being
An imaginary creature is a being that exists only in fiction, folklore, or the mind—dragons, unicorns, griffins, and the like.
The phrase often appears in discussions of mythology or children's imagination: She invented an imaginary creature that lived under her bed.
Imaginary creatures populate fantasy literature and serve as mascots, symbols, and metaphors across cultures.
- mythicalOf folklore, not fact
- mythical beastImaginary animal from legend
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- fire breathingExpelling combustion from mouth
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
flying horse · fairy · fairy tale · tooth fairy · monster · sea monster · beast · fantasy · make believe · legend · folklore · phoenix · griffin · mermaid · troll · goblin · elf · centaur
imaginary creaturewild animal
Undomesticated creature
living thing · domesticated animal · domestic animal · wildlife
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