The genre of fantasy, both in films and literature is enriched with the presence of many mythical creatures, providing an imaginative world for readers and viewers.
Here, let’s have a brief look at the most popular mythical beings whose existence makes our lives magical.
Dragon: Described as a creature of huge size with large wings, enormous claws, teeth, and spouting fire, the legend of the dragon has spread to many cultures like Chinese, European, and more.
Mermaids: Mermaids are recognized as creatures with the head and body of a woman and the tail of a fish as the lower part of the body. Mermaids' stories are found worldwide including in the cultures of Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Unicorn: Found in ancient myths from all over the world, Unicorns are horse-like creatures with a single, pointed horn, sprouting from the middle of their forehead.
Basilisk: Mainly found in European folklore, Basilisk is a legendary venomous serpent whose stare can cause death and who leaves a trail of deadly venom in its wake.
Phoenix: Mentioned in Greek, Egyptian, and Persian mythologies, the Phoenix is an immortal bird who after death comes back to life from its ashes.
Fairy: These mythical beings are dwarf creatures with magical powers, appear with green clothes and hair and are often found living underground or in stone heaps.
Werewolf: A folklore hybrid-like individual who can shape-shift into a wolf. There are plenty of modern and ancient versions of tales in literature and movies.
Vampire: A creature who feeds on the blood of the living, often at night as the sunlight is said to be hazardous to them.