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English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs, superstitions, dance, balladry, and folktales that have been passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural heritage of the country.
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.
Basan, a fire-breathing chicken from Japanese mythology; Cockatrice, a chicken-headed dragon or serpent, visually similar to or confused with the Basilisk. Gallic rooster, a symbolic rooster used as an allegory for France; Gullinkambi, a rooster who lives in Valhalla in Norse mythology; Rooster of Barcelos, a mythological rooster from Portugal
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Several mythical creatures from Bilderbuch für Kinder (lit. ' picture book for children ') between 1790 and 1822, by Friedrich Justin Bertuch A legendary creature, also called a mythical creature, is a type of extraordinary or supernatural entity that is described in folklore (including myths and legends) and may be featured in historical accounts before modernity, but has not been ...
English mythology is the collection of myths that have emerged throughout the history of England, sometimes being elaborated upon by successive generations, and at other times being rejected and replaced by other explanatory narratives.
Anqa – Giant mythical female bird similar to a phoenix. Ani Hyuntikwalaski – Lightning spirit. Ankou – Skeletal grave watcher with a lantern and scythe. Anmo – Ritual disciplinary demon from Iwate Prefecture. Antaeus – Giant who was extremely strong as long as he remained in contact with the ground.