List of legendary creatures by type
This is a list of legendary creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales, sorted by their classification or affiliation. Creatures from modern fantasy fiction and role-playing games are not included.
- see list of angels
Artificial creatures
This listing includes creatures that are man-made, mechanical or of alchemical origins.
Creatures associated with animals
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- The eagle tormentor of Prometheus, possibly known in one source as Aethon
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- see also Category:Legendary birds
- see also Category:Mythological bovines
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- see also Category:Mythological horses
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- see also Category:Mythical fish
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Limbed reptiles
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Note: see Dragon |
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- see also Category:Legendary reptiles
Musteloids and mongooses
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- see also Category:Legendary serpents
Creatures associated with astronomical objects
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Creatures associated with the body
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Note: see Vampires |
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Creatures associated with habitats
Cave and underground
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Underworld and hell
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Creatures associated with objects
Note: see Tsukumogami
Creatures associated with concepts
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Note: see Talking animal
Creatures associated with elements
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This listing also includes subterranean and cave-dwelling creatures. |
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Metal and gold (metalsmith and treasure)
Creatures associated with times
Creatures associated with plants
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- see also Category:Mythological plants
- see Mythic humanoids
Hybrids
Incorporeal
- see also Category:Ghosts and Ghosts in Hindu Mythology - Bhoot, Baital & Pishacha
Corporeal
- see also Category:Corporeal undead