European folklore creatures

Melusine or Melusina is a figure of European folklore and mythology, a female spirit of fresh water in a sacred spring or river. She is usually depicted as a woman who is a serpent, fish, goat or bird from the waist down (much like a mermaid, lamia, harpy or satyress). She is also sometimes illustrated with wings, horns, two tails, or both. In the time of the Crusades, Elynas, the King of Albany (an old name for Scotland or Alba), went hunting one day and came across a beautiful lady in the…

Description Name: Valravn, Valravne Area of Origin: Denmark In Danish folklore, a Valravn (“raven of the slain”) is a supernatural raven, appearing in traditional folksongs and tales. According to the tales, when a king or chieftain was killed in battle, forgotten and unburied, ravens would come and eat his remains and become Valravn. The raven that ate the king’s heart would gain human knowledge and form, capable of performing malicious acts, gaining superhuman powers and was seen as a…

Biesy (singular: bies) are a personification of all the undefined evil forces in the nature. Once they were placed amongst the most dangerous and the oldest demons in the central and eastern Europe…

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Russian Folk Negative Characters

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Kikimora is one of many Creatures from Eastern European Folklore

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Dragons have appeared in stories and myths across different cultures for thousands of years. They aren't always the winged, fire-breathing creatures we often picture. In Asian myths, dragons are often linked to water and bring luck. In contrast, ancient Mesopotamian tales often show them as creatures of chaos. Chinese folklore tells of four Dragon Kings who reign over water, while European myths like that of St. George describe dragons as threats to be defeated. Other cultures also have…