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Pages in category "Jewish legendary creatures" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Keresh (Jewish) – giant deer of the forest of Bei Ilai; Peryton (Argentina) – Stag with bird parts; Qilin – East Asian chimerical good luck symbol; Tarand (European) also Parandrus. Antelope or deer like creature said to be found in Ethiopia who can change the color of their fur at will to camouflage.
The following is a list of lists of legendary creatures, beings and entities from the folklore record. Entries consist of legendary and unique creatures , not of particularly unique individuals of a commonly known species.
Jewish mythology is the body of myths associated with Judaism. Elements of Jewish mythology have had a profound influence on Christian mythology and on Islamic mythology , as well as on Abrahamic culture in general. [ 1 ]
Sifra includes the creature in a list among other unusual animals such as the monkey and seal. [8] Ecclesiastes Rabbah list the animal along with monkeys, seals, porcupines, and other animals which are raised by humans despite not providing benefit to humans. [9] According to R' Israel Lipschitz it is an orangutan. [10]
Jewish mythology is a major literary element of the body of folklore found in the sacred texts and in traditional narratives that help explain and symbolize Jewish culture and Judaism. Subcategories This category has the following 12 subcategories, out of 12 total.
9. Chimera. Origin: Greek The mythological Chimera is a terrifying creature that features a fire-breathing lion’s head attached to a goat’s body, ending in a serpent tail. There are varying ...
Tatzelwurm – (Alpine Folklore) lizard-like creature, often described as having the face of a cat, with a serpent-like body which may be slender or stubby, with four short legs or two forelegs; Tatsu – Japanese dragon; Taurokampoi – Fish-tailed bull; Tavara – Night-demon [citation needed]