Father
A role · 72 figures in all
Generative and law-giving authority: the figure begets a line, fathers a people or race, or gives the command and judgement that orders others.
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.
23 figures carry it. 49 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.
Ahura Mazda both readings
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
Amen both readings
- Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 100.
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Amen."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Amen."
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 118.
Anu both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ana."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Ana."
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Ana."
Atea both readings
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Atea."
Chickcharney one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Chickcharney."
Christ both readings
- 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.
Dragon Turtle one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Dragon Turtle."
Itherther both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Itherther."
- Patricia Ann Lynch, African Mythology A to Z, p. 55.
Jan one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Jan."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Jan."
- Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 95.
Jupiter both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Jupiter."
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
Kutkh both readings
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Big-Raven."
Maira both readings
- John Bierhorst, The Mythology of South America, p. 28.
- K. Langloh Parker, Australian Legendary Tales.
Pairika one reading
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
- Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Fairies."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Fairies."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Fairies."
Quinotaur both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Quinotaur."
Rainbow Serpent both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Rainbow Serpent."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Rainbow Serpent."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Rainbow Serpent."
Ryujin both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ryujin."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ryujin."
Saturn both readings
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
- J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Saturn."
Silenus both readings
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 7.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Silenus."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Silenus."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Silenus."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Silenus."
Tarbh Uisge both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Tairbe Uisge."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Tairbe Uisge."
Turul one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Turul."
Typhon one reading
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 2.
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 339.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Seth."
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.
Adlet
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Adlet."
Ahriman
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
Anubis
- Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 104.
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Anubis."
Ao Ao
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ao Ao."
Asag
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Asag."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Asag."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Asag."
Asena
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Asena."
Aswang
- Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 1978.
Azhi Dahaka
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 125.
Babi
- 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."
Bai Ze
- Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Bai Ze."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bai Ze."
Bashe
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ba She."
Campe
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 474.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Campe."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Campe."
Centaur
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Centaur."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Centaur."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 21.
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Centaur."
Charybdis
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 1.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Charybdis."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Charybdis."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 356.
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.
Dragon-Carp
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Dragon-Carp."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Dragon-Carp."
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.
Gabriel
- 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.
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."
Haetae
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hsieh-Chai."
Iblis
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Iblis."
- Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 97.
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 125.
Illuyanka
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Illuyanka."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Illuyanka."
Kai Tsi
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kai Tsi."
- Charles Gould, Mythical Monsters, p. 357.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kai Tsi."
Kolowisi
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kolowisi."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kolowisi."
- Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.
Krampus
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Krampus."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Krampus."
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.
Liban
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Liban."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Liban."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Liban."
- Lady Gregory, Gods and Fighting Men, p. 124.
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 288.
Mazikeen
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Mazikeen."
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Melusine
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Melusina."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Melusina."
- Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
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.
Nāga
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Naga."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Naga."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Naga."
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.
Og
- 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."
Pixiu
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bixie."
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.
Robin Goodfellow
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 396.
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.
Scylla
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 510.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Scylla."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Scylla."
Sedna
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Sedna."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Sedna."
Simurgh
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Saena."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Saena."
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
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.
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.
Venus
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Esther."
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews, p. 146.
- Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 63.
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
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."
Yamata no Orochi
- M. W. de Visser, The Dragon in China and Japan, p. 198.
Zhar-Ptitsa
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Firebird."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Firebird."
Not to be confused with: NOT merely being male, large, or old.