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Race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society. [1] The term came into common usage during the 16th century, when it was used to refer to groups of various kinds, including those characterized by close kinship relations. [2]
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An unnamed race from H.P. Lovecraft's The Nameless City - later Cthulhu Mythos tales have named these the Valusians or simply "serpent people". The Race from Harry Turtledove's Worldwar series; The Serpent Men from Robert E. Howard's "The Shadow Kingdom" (also in the Marvel universe) Yig, the serpent god from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.
Categorizing humans based on phenotypes is a socially controversial subject. Biologists originally classified races as subspecies, but contemporary anthropologists reject the concept of race as a useful tool to understanding humanity, and instead view humanity as a complex, interrelated genetic continuum. Taxonomy of the hominins continues to ...
The dwarves are the two races native to Alagaësia, the others being the dragons, or possibly the spirits. The dwarves went into many wars with the dragons. They dwell in the Beor Mountains. The other races, humans and Ra'zac, came from an unknown continent, while the elves and Urgals came from Alalëa. Dwarves: J. R. R. Tolkien: legendarium ...
If people relent, they begin to feel extremely ill. Ghost – A lost soul or spirit that can be good or evil. Hat Man – A living shadow, often depicted with glowing red eyes and wearing a distinctive type of hat- usually a top hat or bowler cap. Mummy – Deceased human or animal whose skin and organs have been preserved by mummification.
Animals in folklore that are depicted as being anthropomorphic (having human-like behavior and physical traits). Subcategories This category has the following 17 subcategories, out of 17 total.
The bishop-fish, from Poland in the 16th century. Lists of humanoids cover humanoids, imaginary species similar to humans.They are organized by type (avian, piscine and amphibian, reptilian, and extraterrestrial), and by medium (literature, comics, animation, television, film and video games).