Trickster

A role · 145 figures in all

The boundary-crosser: the figure deceives, inverts order, shifts shape and appetite, and is both the maker and the spoiler of what it touches.

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.

119 figures carry it. 26 others meet it without carrying it.

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

Aatxe one reading

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

Abere one reading

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."

Ahuizotl both readings

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."

Aisha Qandisha both readings

Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.

Aitvaras both readings

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."

Akhlut both readings

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

Alberich one reading

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 both readings

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 both readings

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."

Amaru one reading

John Bierhorst, The Mythology of South America, p. 45.

Anansi both readings

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

Anhangá one reading

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."

Anu one reading

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."

Anzû both readings

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."

Asmodeus both readings

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 both readings

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

Bajang one reading

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.

Bakeneko both readings

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

Bannik both readings

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

Basajaun one reading

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."

Bocan both readings

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

Boobrie both readings

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."

Brag both readings

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

Brer Rabbit both readings

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."

Brownie one reading

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Brownie."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Brownie."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Brownie."

Buggane both readings

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."

Bwbach one reading

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

Cabal one reading

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

Cabyll-Ushtey both readings

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."

Cat Sìth both readings

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cait Sith."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Cait Sith."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 78.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cait Sith."

Ceffyl Dŵr both readings

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 one reading

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."

Cercopes both readings

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."

Cluracan both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Cluracan."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Cluracan."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

Colt Pixy both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Colepexy."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Colepexy."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 380.
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Colepexy."

Coyote both readings

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

Dames Blanches one reading

Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

Dokkaebi both readings

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

Dunnie both readings

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

Dwarf both readings

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Dwarf."
J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Dwarf."
Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Dwarf."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Dwarf."

Each-Uisge both readings

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."

Faun both readings

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

Feathered Serpent one reading

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

Gaueko one reading

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

Ghaddar both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ghaddar."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ghaddar."
Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.

Glooscap one reading

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

Goblin both readings

E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 471.
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Goblins."
Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Goblins."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Goblins."

Gremlin both readings

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

Hydrus both readings

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

Iblis both readings

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.

Ifrit both readings

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

Incubus both readings

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Incubus."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Incubus."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Incubus."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Jumbi both readings

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."

Kaboutermannekin one reading

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kaboutermannekin."
William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders, p. 246.

Kakamora one reading

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."

Kappa both readings

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."

Karkadann one reading

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

Kawa-uso both readings

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

Kelpie both readings

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."

Kikimora both readings

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

Kitsune both readings

F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 93.

Kludde both readings

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.

Kolowisi one reading

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.

Korrigan both readings

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.

Koyemshi both readings

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

Kumiho both readings

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

Kutkh both readings

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

Lamia both readings

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."

Leprechaun both readings

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

Leshy both readings

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."

Louhi one reading

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

Loup-Garou one reading

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."

Mab both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Mab."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Mab."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 6.
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.

Mami Wata one reading

Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Mama Dlo (mah-Mah D’low)."
George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Mama Dlo (mah-Mah D’low)."

Mamlambo both readings

George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Mamlambo."
Patricia Ann Lynch, African Mythology A to Z, p. 78.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Mamlambo."

Mazikeen both readings

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 one reading

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.

Mora both readings

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)."

Mormo both readings

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Empouse (Em-Poo-Say)."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Empouse (Em-Poo-Say)."
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Empouse (Em-Poo-Say)."

Mujina both readings

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

Nakinneito one reading

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

Namazu one reading

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

Nekomata both readings

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."

Ningyo one reading

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."

Noppera-bō both readings

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."

Nurikabe one reading

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

Oni both readings

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."

Oschaert one reading

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.

Para both readings

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

Peuchén both readings

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

Pwca both readings

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

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."

Rakshasa both readings

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."

Robin Goodfellow both readings

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.

Rokurokubi both readings

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

Rusalka one reading

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

Saci-Pererê both readings

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

Salt Woman one reading

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Salt Woman."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Salt Woman."
Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.

Satan both readings

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.

Satyr both readings

Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 529.
Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 276.
J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Satyr."
Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Satyr."

Selkie one reading

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

Shaitan both readings

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.

Shellycoat both readings

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Shellycoat."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Shellycoat."
Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 418.
Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Shellycoat."

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."

Siren both readings

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 both readings

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

Takshaka both readings

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."

Tengu both readings

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."

Tenjōname one reading

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

Tikbalang both readings

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

Tikoloshe both readings

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."

Trauco one reading

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

Troll both readings

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."

Valravn both readings

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

Vetala both readings

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 one reading

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

Will-o'-the-Wisp both readings

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

Xolotl both readings

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."

Zlatorog one reading

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

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.

Ahriman

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

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."

Apep

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

Argus Panoptes

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

Baku

Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Baku."
F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 346.
Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Baku."

Balder

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

Brock

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

Changeling

Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Changeling."
Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Changeling."
Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Changeling."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Changeling."

Cliodna

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Cliodna."
Lady Gregory, Gods and Fighting Men.

Dinewan

K. Langloh Parker, Australian Legendary Tales.

Duergar

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Duergar."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Duergar."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

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."

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."

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."

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."

Maira

John Bierhorst, The Mythology of South America, p. 28.
K. Langloh Parker, Australian Legendary Tales.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

Titania

Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Titania."
Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Titania."
Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.

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."

Yamata no Orochi

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

Not to be confused with: NOT merely being dangerous, and not being the one who is tricked.

All roles.