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Supernatural animals, often hybrids, sometimes part human, whose existence has not or cannot be proved and that are described in folklore, but also in historical accounts written before history became a science. For fictional creatures of the United States created with sardonic intent, see Category:Fearsome critters.
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
American mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to America's most legendary stories and folktale, dating back to the late 1700s when the first colonists settled. "American mythology" may also refer to the modern study of these representations, and to the subject matter as represented in the literature and art of other cultures ...
Bahamut – Whale monster whose body supports the earth. Word seems far more ancient than Islam and may be origin of the word Behemoth in modern Judeo-Christian lore. Bake-kujira – Ghost whale; Cetus – a monster with the head of a boar or a greyhound, the body of a whale or dolphin, and a divided, fan-like tail
Washoe legendary creatures (2 P) Pages in category "Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total.
American legendary creatures (5 C, 76 P) C. Canadian legendary creatures (3 C, 19 P) Caribbean legendary creatures (1 C, 25 P) D. North American demons (2 C, 9 P)
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Dungeons & Dragons creatures from folklore and mythology (14 P) Dwarves in popular culture (14 C, 62 P) E. Elves in popular culture (9 C, 51 P)