Death

A role · 136 figures in all

Mortality as an office: the figure exists to end life, to announce an end, or to conduct the dead onward.

A role a story gives a figure, not a picture a figure fits. No reference work prints this as a headword, so the wording and the reading are both ours. What each was read from is not: the works named below, and their entries on these figures rather than the descriptions on this site. How this was made.

40 figures carry it. 96 others meet it without carrying it.

Carried by

Figures whose entries here read as carrying the role itself. Both readings marks a figure two independent readings placed here; one reading marks one.

Acephali one reading

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Acephali."

Adar Llwch Gwin one reading

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Adar Llwch Gwin."

Alkonost one reading

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Alkonost."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Alkonost."

Ammit both readings

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Aman."
E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 2.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Aman."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Aman."
Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 100.

Ankou both readings

Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ankou."

Anubis both readings

Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 104.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Anubis."

Asin one reading

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Asin."
Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 69.
John Bierhorst, The Mythology of South America, p. 143.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Asin."

Babi one reading

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Baba."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Baba."
Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 275.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Baba."

Badb both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Badb."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Badb."
Lady Gregory, Gods and Fighting Men.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Badb."

Banshee both readings

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Banshee."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Banshee."

Barghest both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Barguest."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Barguest."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Barguest."

Bashe both readings

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ba She."

Basilisk one reading

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Basilisk."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Basilisk."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Basilisk."

Black Dog both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Black Dog."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Black Dog."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 47.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Black Dog."

Black Shuck both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Black Shuck."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Black Shuck."

Camazotz one reading

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Camazotz."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Camazotz."

Cerberus one reading

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Cerberus."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cerberus."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.

Colo-Colo both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Colo-Colo."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Colo-Colo."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Colo-Colo."

Cwn Annwn both readings

Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Annwn."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 20.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Annwn."
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Annwn."

Fates both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Fates."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 277.
translated by John Martin Crawford, The Kalevala, p. 702.

Gabriel one reading

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Gabriel."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Gabriel."
Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths.

Gallu both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Gallu."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Gallu."
R. Campbell Thompson, The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia.

Gwrach y Rhibyn both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Gwrach Y Rhibyn."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Gwrach Y Rhibyn."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Gwrach Y Rhibyn."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 234.
Sabine Baring-Gould, Curious Myths of the Middle Ages.

Gwyllgi both readings

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Gwyllgi."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Gwyllgi."
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Gytrash one reading

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Trash."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Trash."

Homunculus one reading

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Homunculus."

Kasha both readings

Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Kasha."

Kelpie one reading

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Kelpie."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kelpie."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kelpie."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kelpie."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kelpie."

Mallt-y-Nos both readings

Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Moddey Dhoo both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Moddey Dhoo."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Moddey Dhoo."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Moddey Dhoo."

Namtar both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Namtar."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Namtar."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Namtar."

Oni one reading

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Oni."
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 46.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Oni."

Plat-Eye one reading

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Plat-Eye."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Plat-Eye."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Plat-Eye."

Pontianak one reading

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Pontianak."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pontianak."
Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 319.

Saturn one reading

Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Saturn."

Sirin both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Sirin."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Sirin."

Surma both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Surma."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Surma."

Tikbalang one reading

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Tikbalang."

Tlatecuhtli one reading

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Tlatecuhtli."

Yuki-onna both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Yuki-Onna."
Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Yuki-Onna."
Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Yuki-Onna."

Met by

Figures read as meeting the role rather than carrying it: it is in their stories, held by something they meet, oppose, serve or are destroyed by. It is the commoner reading here, and saying so is the point: a bestiary is largely a catalogue of what the carriers of these roles encounter.

Ab-ta

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ab-Ta."

Abere

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Abere."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Abere."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Abere."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Abere."

Aeshma

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Aeshma."

Ahuizotl

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ahuizotl."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ahuizotl."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ahuizotl."

Alicanto

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Alicanto."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alicanto."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Alicanto."

Amadan

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Amadan."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Amadan."

Ao Ao

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ao Ao."

Apep

E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 272.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Apep."

Aqrabuamelu

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Aqrabuamelu."

Arawn

translated by Lady Charlotte Guest, The Mabinogion, p. 167.
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Arawn."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 22.
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Argus Panoptes

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Argus."

Asmodeus

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Asmodee."
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Asmodee."
Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 271.
Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews, p. 7.

Baba Yaga

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Baba Yaga."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Baba Yaga."

Bajang

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bajang."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Bajang."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bajang."
Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 319.

Balder

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Balder."

Brer Rabbit

Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Brer Rabbit."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Brer Rabbit."

Bucephalus

Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Bucephalus."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bucephalus."

Bushyasta

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bushyasta."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Bushyasta."

Bwbach

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bwbach."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Bwbach."
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Caladrius

Rodney Dennys, The Heraldic Imagination, p. 173.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Caladrius."
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Caladrius."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Caladrius."

Cheiron

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cheiron."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cheiron."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 43.
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 1.

Cherufe

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cherufe."

Christ

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Christ."
Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 312.
Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.

Cihuateteo

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Cihuateteo."
Mary Miller and Karl Taube, An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya, p. 61.

Con Ion

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Con Ion."

Dobhar-chú

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Dobharchú."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Dobharchú."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 131.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Dobharchú."

Enkidu

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Enkidu."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Enkidu."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Enkidu."

Furies

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 540.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Erinyes."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Erinyes."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Erinyes."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 15.

Garm

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Garm."

Golem

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Golem."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Golem."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Golem."

Grindylow

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Grindylow."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Grindylow."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Grindylow."

Hantu Raya

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Hantu Raya."
Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 104.

Harpy

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Harpy."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 514.
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Harpy."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Harpy."

Hert-sefu-s

E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 256.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hert-Sefu-S."

Hisa-Me

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Hisa-Me."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hisa-Me."

Hydrus

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Hydrus."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hydrus."

Iris

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Iris."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 502.
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 98.

Jaculus

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Iaculi."

Jataya

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Jataya."
Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 109.

Jumbi

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Jumbi."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Jumbi."

Jupiter

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Jupiter."
Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.

Kaluk

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kaluk."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kaluk."

Kholomodumo

Alice Werner, Myths and Legends of the Bantu, p. 275.
Patricia Ann Lynch, African Mythology A to Z, p. 64.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kammapa."

Kikimora

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kikimora."

Kinabalu

Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 217.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kinabalu."

Kirin

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kirin."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kirin."

Kirkegrim

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Church Grim."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Church Grim."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Church Grim."

Kludde

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kludde."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kludde."
William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders.

Korrigan

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Korrigan."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 274.
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

Kumiho

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Gumiho."

Kur

Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Kur."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kur."

Lambton Worm

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lambton Worm."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Lambton Worm."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 280.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Lambton Worm."
William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders, p. 281.

Lamia

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Lamia."
Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lamia."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Lamia."

Leshy

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Lesak."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Lesak."

Lotan

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lotan."
Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Lotan."

Medusa

Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 20.
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Medousa."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 508.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Medousa."

Michael

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Michael."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Michael."
Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.

Minotaur

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Asterion."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Asterion."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 192.
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Asterion."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 470.

Nat

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Nats."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Nats."

Nehebkau

Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 168.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nehebkau."

Nekomata

Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Nekomata."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nekomata."
Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Nekomata."

Nemean Lion

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 184.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Nemean Lion."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Nemean Lion."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nemean Lion."

Nephele

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 251.
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 616.
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 176.

Ningyo

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Mermaid."
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Mermaid."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Mermaid."

Nymphs

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Dryad."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Dryad."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Dryad."

O Goncho

Charles Gould, Mythical Monsters, p. 250.
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 362.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "O Goncho."

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Og."
Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Og."

Orthos

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 516.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Orthos."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Orthos."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 22.

Ouroboros

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Ouroboros."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ouroboros."
J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Ouroboros."

Pazuzu

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pazuzu."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Pazuzu."

Phoenix

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Benu Bird."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Benu Bird."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Benu Bird."

Preta

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pret."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Pret."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Pret."

Rahab

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Rahab."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Rahab."
Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.

Rompo

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Rompo."

Rusalka

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Rusalka."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Rusalka."

Satan

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Devil."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Devil."
translated by Lady Charlotte Guest, The Mabinogion, p. 308.
Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.

Siren

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Siren."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Siren."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Siren."

Sköll

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Skoll."
John Lindow, Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs, s.v. "Skoll."

Sleipnir

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Sleipnir."
John Lindow, Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs, s.v. "Sleipnir."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Sleipnir."

Soucouyant

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Soucayant (Soo-Koo-Yah)."

Sphinx

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Sphinx."
Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 206.
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.

Takshaka

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Takshaka."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Takshaka."
M. W. de Visser, The Dragon in China and Japan, p. 4.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Takshaka."

Talos

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 534.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Talos."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 262.

Teumessian Fox

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Teumessian Fox."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 245.

Tiamat

E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 277.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Tiamat."

Tikoloshe

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Tikoloshe."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Tikoloshe."

Uktena

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Uktena."
Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Uktena."

Unhcegila

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Unhcegila."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Unhcegila."

Unktehi

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Unktehi."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Unktehi."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Unktehi."
Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.

utukku

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Utukku."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Utukku."
R. Campbell Thompson, The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia.
Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.

Vetala

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Vetala."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Vetala."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Vetala."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Vetala."

Vila

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Vila."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

Walutahanga

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Walutahanga."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Walutahanga."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Walutahanga."

Xiuhcoatl

Mary Miller and Karl Taube, An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya, p. 188.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Xiuhcoatl."

Xolotl

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Xolotl."
Mary Miller and Karl Taube, An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya, p. 190.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Xolotl."

Zombi

Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Zombi."

Not to be confused with: NOT merely being dangerous, violent, or capable of killing.

All roles.