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This is a list of flying mythological creatures. This listing includes flying and weather-affecting creatures. Adzehate creatures Angel Arkan Sonney Basilisk Boobrie Cockatrice Djinn Devil Dragon Elemental - a being of the alchemical works of Paracelsus Erinyes Fairies Fenghuang Fionnuala Firebird - large bird with magically luminescent red- and yellow-hued feathers (sometimes used as a ...
List of dragons in mythology and folklore This is a list of dragons in mythology and folklore .
Avian humanoids (people with the characteristics of birds) are a common motif in folklore and popular fiction, mainly found in Greek, Roman, Meitei, Hindu, Persian mythology, etc.
The thunderbird is a bird-like spirit particular to North American indigenous peoples' history and culture. [1] [2] It is considered a supernatural being of power and strength.
The Cherokee traditionally hold that signs, visions, dreams, and powers are all gifts of the spirits, and that the world of humans and the world of the spirits are intertwined, with the spirit world and presiding over both. Spiritual beings can come in the form of animal or human and are considered a part of daily life.
Mythic humanoids are legendary, folkloric, or mythological creatures that are part human, or that resemble humans through appearance or character. Each culture has different mythical creatures that come from many different origins, and many of these creatures are humanoids. They are often able to talk and in many stories they guide the hero on their journey.
Creation In Abenaki mythology the highest deity is Gici Niwaskw, also referred to by the titles of Tabaldak or Dabaldak, meaning Lord, and Niwaskowôgan, meaning Great Spirit. According to the creation myth, there existed no sound or color prior until Gici Niwaskw desired it and began the process of creating the world.
A kinnara (Sanskrit: Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. [1] They are described as part human and part bird, and have a strong association with music and love. Believed to come from the Himalayas, they often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger.