Hero

A role · 287 figures in all

The one who sets out and confronts: the figure undertakes the ordeal, fights the monstrous thing, and wins or dies in the attempt.

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.

10 figures carry it. 277 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.

Ala one reading

Patricia Ann Lynch, African Mythology A to Z.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ala."
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Ala."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 14.

Charlemagne one reading

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

Christ one reading

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.

Enkidu both readings

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."

Glooscap one reading

Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.

Kutkh one reading

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

Lavellan one reading

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

Mars one reading

Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Mars."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 314.

Michael both readings

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.

Qat both readings

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

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."

Adar Llwch Gwin

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

Adaro

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

Adlet

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

Aeshma

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

Afanc

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Afanc."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Afanc."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Afanc."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Afanc."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 5.

Ahriman

Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.

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."

Aitvaras

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

Ajatar

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

Akhtya

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

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

Alberich

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

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."

Alp-luachra

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alp-Luachra."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Alp-Luachra."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 14.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Alp-Luachra."

Alviss

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alviss."
John Lindow, Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs, s.v. "Alviss."

Ammit

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.

Amphisbaena

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Amphisbaena."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Amphisbaena."

Anhangá

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

Antero Vipunen

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Antero Vipunen."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Antero Vipunen."

Anubis

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

Anzû

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

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."

Arion

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 468.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Arion."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Arion."

Arzshenk

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Arzshenk."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Arzshenk."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Arzshenk."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, p. 31.

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."

Ash-hrau

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

Ashuaps

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ashuaps."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Ashuaps."

Asin

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."

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.

Aspidochelone

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

Atea

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

Azhi Dahaka

Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 125.

Baba Yaga

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

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."

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.

Bakunawa

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

Barghest

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."

Barong

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

Basajaun

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 413.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Basajaun."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Basajaun."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Basajaun."

Basilisk

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."

Bayard

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

Beast of Gévaudan

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

Behemoth

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

Bessie

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "South Bay Bessie."

Bisan

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bisan."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Bisan."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bisan."

Black Dog

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

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

Black Tamanous

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

Blue Men of the Minch

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Blue Men of the Minch."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Blue Men of the Minch."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Blue Men of the Minch."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 196.

Bogeyman

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

Boobrie

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

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."

Buggane

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

Cabal

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cabal."
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins, p. 4.

Cabyll-Ushtey

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

Calydonian Boar

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Aper Calydonius."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Aper Calydonius."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 3.

Camahueto

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

Camazotz

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."

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."

Carbuncle

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Carbuncle."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Carbuncle."

Catoblepas

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

Ccoa

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

Ceffyl Dŵr

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

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."

Cerberus

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.

Cercopes

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 240.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cercopes."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 604.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cercopes."

Cetus

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

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.

Chickcharney

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

Chimera

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Chimera."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 472.
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Chimera."

Cipactli

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

Cirein-cròin

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

Cockatrice

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Cockatrice."
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cockatrice."

Cù Sìth

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cu Sith."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cu Sith."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Cu Sith."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cu Sith."

Curupira

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

Cwn Annwn

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."

Cyclops

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cyclops."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 838.
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 59.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cyclops."

Daitya

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Daitya."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Daitya."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Daitya."

Dames Blanches

Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

Danavas

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Danavas."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Danavas."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Danavas."

Delgeth

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

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."

Dokkaebi

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

Each-Uisge

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Aughisky."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Aughisky."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Aughisky."

Echidna

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 339.
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.

Excalibur

Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 164.
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Fachan

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Fachan."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Fachan."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 6.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Fachan."

Feathered Serpent

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

Fenrir

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

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."

Geryon

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Geryon."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 277.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Geryon."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.

Ghoul

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Ghoul."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ghoul."
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 117.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ghoul."

Goayr Heddagh

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Goayr Heddagh."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 218.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Goayr Heddagh."

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."

Gorgon

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 5.
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 98.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Gorgons."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 6.

Graeae

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

Griffin

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Griffin."
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry, p. 318.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Griffin."

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."

Gwyllgi

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

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

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."

Herensugue

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

Hippalectryon

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

Hippogriff

Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Hippogriff."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Hippogriff."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hippogriff."

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."

Hoop snake

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

Horned Serpent

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

Horomatangi

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

Humbaba

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Humbaba."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Humbaba."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Humbaba."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Humbaba."

Hydra

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 495.
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Hydra."

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."

Ifrit

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

Iku-Turso

translated by John Martin Crawford, The Kalevala, p. 11.

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."

Imap Umassoursa

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

Isiququmadevu

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

Isonade

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

Iya

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

Jataya

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

Jersey Devil

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Jersey Devil."

Jörmungandr

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

Jupiter

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

Kabandha

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kabandha."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Kabandha."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kabandha."

Kakamora

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kakamora."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Kakamora."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kakamora."

Kaliya

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kaliya."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Kaliya."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kaliya."

Kappa

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kappa."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kappa."
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 170.
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kappa."

Kapre

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

Karkadann

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

Kasha

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

Keelut

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

Kelpie

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."

Khalkotauroi

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

Khara

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Khara."
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Khara."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Khara."

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."

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."

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.

Koerakoonlased

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

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.

Kongamato

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kongamato."

Kraken

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kraken."
Charles Gould, Mythical Monsters, p. 13.
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kraken."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kraken."

Kulshedra

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

Kundrav

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kundrav."
Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kundrav."

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."

Kurrea

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kurrea."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kurrea."
K. Langloh Parker, Australian Legendary Tales.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kurrea."

Labbu

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

Ladon

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 510.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ladon."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ladon."
Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 6.

Laelaps

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 103.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Laelaps."

Lamashtu

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Labartu."
R. Campbell Thompson, The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia.
Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.

Lamassu

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

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."

Leviathan

E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 278.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Leviathan."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Leviathan."
Charles Gould, Mythical Monsters, p. 316.
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Leviathan."

Lik

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lik."
John Bierhorst, The Mythology of South America, p. 226.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Lik."

Lilitu

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

Llamhigyn Y Dwr

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Llamhigyn Y Dwr."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Llamhigyn Y Dwr."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Llamhigyn Y Dwr."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Llamhigyn Y Dwr."

Loathly Worm

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

Lobison

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

Long Ma

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Long Ma (loong Ma)."

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."

Louhi

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Louhi."
translated by John Martin Crawford, The Kalevala, p. 84.

Loup-Garou

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

Makara

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Makara."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Makara."
J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Makara."

Manticore

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Manticora."
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Manticora."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Manticora."

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."

Mehen

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

Minokawa

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

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.

Moddey Dhoo

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."

Mokèlé-mbèmbé

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Mokele-Mbembe."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Mokele-Mbembe."

Mongolian Death Worm

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

Monocerus

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

Mora

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."

Mucalinda

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Mucalinda."
M. W. de Visser, The Dragon in China and Japan, p. 3.
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Mucalinda."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Mucalinda."

Mušḫuššu

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

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."

Namtar

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."

Nasnas

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Nasnas."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Nasnas."
Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nasnas."

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."

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.

Nian

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

Nine-headed Bird

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

Noppera-bō

Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Nopperabō."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nopperabō."

Nuckelavee

Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Nuckelavee."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 362.

Nue

Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Nue."
Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Nue."

Nurikabe

Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Nurikabe."

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."

Ogopogo

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

Ogre

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Ogre."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ogre."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Ogre."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ogre."

Ōmukade

Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Mukade."

Oni

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."

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.

Oschaert

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Oschaert."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Oschaert."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Oschaert."
William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders.

Otso

translated by John Martin Crawford, The Kalevala, p. 508.

Pairika

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."

Pal-Rai-Yuk

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

Pamola

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pamola."
Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.

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."

Pegasus

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Pegasus."
Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 273.
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Pegasus."

Peluda

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

Piasa

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

Pixiu

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

Plat-Eye

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

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.

Pouākai

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

Pytho

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 182.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Delphyne."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Delphyne."

Qiqion

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

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.

Rakshasa

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Rakshasas."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Rakshasas."
Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 6.
John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Rakshasas."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Rakshasas."

Redcap

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Redcap."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Redcap."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 392.
William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders, p. 246.

Roc

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Roc."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Roc."

Rokurokubi

Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Nukekubi."

Rusalka

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

Ryujin

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

Samebito

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Samebito."
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 375.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Samebito."

Sasabonsam

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Sasabonsam."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Sasabonsam."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Sasabonsam."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Sasabonsam."
Patricia Ann Lynch, African Mythology A to Z, p. 8.

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."

Shaitan

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Shaitan."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Shaitan."
Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.

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.

Singa

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

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."

Skinwalker

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Skinwalker."

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."

Songomby

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

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.

Stheno

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 533.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Stheno."
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 98.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Stheno."

Stihi

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

Surma

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

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.

Tarasque

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

Tengu

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Tengu."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Tengu."
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 40.
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Tengu."

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.

Thunderbird

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Thunderbird."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Thunderbird."

Tiamat

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

Tikbalang

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

Troll

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

Tsuchigumo

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

Turul

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

Typhon

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."

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."

Underwater Panther (Mishipeshu/Mishibizhiw)

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

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."

Unicorn

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cartazonon."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Cartazonon."
Rodney Dennys, The Heraldic Imagination, p. 162.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cartazonon."

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.

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.

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."

Wendigo

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

Whowie

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

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Jack-O'-the-Lantern."

Wyvern

Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry, p. 318.
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Wyvern."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Wyvern."
Rodney Dennys, The Heraldic Imagination, p. 184.

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."

Y Ddraig Goch

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

Yamata no Orochi

M. W. de Visser, The Dragon in China and Japan, p. 198.

Yara-ma-yha-who

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Yara-Ma-Yha-Who."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Yara-Ma-Yha-Who."

Yowie

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Yowie."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Yowie."

Yuki-onna

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."

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."

Zlatorog

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

Not to be confused with: NOT the monster the hero fights, and not merely being strong or brave.

All roles.