legendary monster

Folklore's fearsome creature

A legendary monster is a fearsome creature from myth, folklore, or fiction—dragons, werewolves, the Loch Ness Monster.

The phrase emphasizes both the creature's terrifying nature and its fame or storied history: Bigfoot remains America's most legendary monster.

In gaming, a legendary monster is typically a rare, powerful enemy requiring exceptional effort to defeat.

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Domesticated household companion

wildlife · domesticated animal · livestock · farm animal · domestic animal

moral/aesthetic valence

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Protective spirit assigned individually

fairy godmother · good fairy · legendary hero · friendly ghost · spirit guide

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