mythological creature

Fantastical ancient being

A mythological creature is a being from traditional stories and legends that doesn't exist in nature—dragons, unicorns, griffins, mermaids, and the like.

The term encompasses gods, monsters, and fantastical animals from cultural traditions worldwide.

In modern usage, it extends to creatures from fantasy fiction: The game features dozens of mythological creatures from different cultures.

Related

guardian angel · phoenix · kraken · chimera · naga · werewolf · mermaid · kitsune · shape shifter · satyr · harpy · banshee · fertility deity · sphinx · chupacabra · griffin · unicorn · centaur

Opposites
ontological status

mythological creaturewild animal

Undomesticated creature

farm animal · wildlife · fauna

origin/source

mythological creaturelaboratory animal

Creature used in experiments

Family

creature, mythology, mythological

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G