2006-10-03 04:54:28 · 18 answers · asked by opaulo30 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Sweetheart, i like the idea of myths and stuff as much as the next person. But why are you bothered babe, i think you may be taking this to an unhealthy level.
2006-10-03 06:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by crazy_kitty 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Santa's Not Mythical, there's more evidence of his living than Jesus's but you've got me on the Giant rabit that hides painted eggs, totally mythical.
How about The Wendigo, The Spriggan, Krampus, Men in Black or the Selkie
2006-10-03 05:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by W0LF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most mythical things are a little hard to come by. You might want to search for the more common Hen's Teeth.
2006-10-03 04:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Dirty_Idea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say a politician that actually represents the people rather than the system or self-interest. That sounds like a mythical being to me.
2006-10-03 05:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by infinati11 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is not mythical, Here are some that ARE mythical.
Look at the Greek Gods. Hercules, Aphrodite, Achilles. Then look at some of the monsters. Dragons, Nelly, Abominable Snowman, Saskewatch. There are many. How about toothfairy, Santa, Easter bunny. All are mythical.
It has been pointed out to me that some people still do believe in the Greek Gods and do not believe them to be mythical. You decide for yourself what you believe in your heart to be mythical. I'm sorry for the confusion. I realized I was not making any sense in saying this. I stand by MY belief that God is not mythical and the rest are. Have a great day.
2006-10-03 05:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
mumluv - some of us DO believe God is mythical, so take your own advice and stop trying to influence people.
The Jinn is a good one, because they are called Genie here in the west. Someone mentioned this, I just think its cool how they are the same creature with different names and stories.
The Windigo is a good one too. Scary as crap!
2006-10-03 05:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Gibulet 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Irish has a good one, the Banshee. She steals the souls of people who can hear her screams. There is another good one from Chinia, though I forget her name at the moment, she is a beast that can change to human form and steal a man's soul.
2006-10-03 05:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by LunaFaye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The jin from Arabic folklore. Not common in the West.
2006-10-03 04:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like: amphisboena -
it's a winged serpent with two legs and a head at both ends of its body. It appears in heraldic coats of arms, but it's very uncommon.
(Actually, this isn't the description I was expecting - in my memory, it was more complicated, and made of bits of several different creatures).
2006-10-03 06:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by Nigel G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basilisk- This creature looks like giant lizard with four pairs of legs. It's gaze will turn any living creature to stone. This creature comes from medieval legends.
Chimera: This strange beast comes out of Greek legends. It is said to have the head of a goat, lion, and dragon (or snake depending on the source)with various different parts of the three beasts making up the rest of the animal. One legend tells of Bellerophon (Greek hero) taming Pegasus to aid him in battle against the Chimera.
Cockatrice: This creatures looks like a strange cross between a rooster and a dragon or snake. It's gaze can turn a person to stone. Often in legend this creature is confused with the Basilisk.
Dryads: The Dryads: (Dryades, Hamadryades,) are female spirits of nature who preside over the groves and forests. Each one is born with a certain tree over which she watches - she comes into existence with it and often lives in a tree.
Ganesha: Ganesha or Ganapati is an extremely popular God in India. People mostly worship Him asking for success in undertakings, and intelligence. He is worshipped before any venture is started. He is also the God of education, knowledge and wisdom, literature, and the fine arts. Hippocampus: The Hippocampus is a horse with the back half of a fish. This creature springs from Greek legends.
Hippocampus: The Hippocampus is a horse with the back half of a fish. This creature springs from Greek legends.
Naga: The Naga looks like a snake but has the head of a human. They are used as temple guardians in some fantasy stories and roleplaying games. Nagas originate from India. Naiads: (Naiades) were nymphs of bodies of fresh water and were one of the three main classes of water nymphs - the others being the Nereids (nymphs of the Mediterranean Sea) and the Oceanids (nymphs of the oceans). The Naiads presided over rivers, streams, brooks, springs, fountains, lakes, ponds, wells, and marshes. They were divided into various subclasses: Crinaeae (fountains), Pegaeae (springs), Eleionomae (marshes), Potameides (rivers), and Limnades or Limnatides (lakes).
Satyr: A man with the legs and tail of a goat. Stemming from Greek legends they are said to like music which they would play from their pipes as they danced in the woodland glens. They are also thought to be quite promiscuous and lustful.
Selkie: A shapeshifting folk that can change from human into seals. It is said that they dwell in the Northern seas around the Orkney islands.
Sleipnir: Sleipnir was an eight legged horse that was able to travel through the sea and air. It served as steed to the great Norse god Odin. This creature was the child of Loki(Norse god trickster) and a mighty stallion.
Hows this?
2006-10-03 05:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by Jax 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋