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This is a list of folk heroes, a type of hero – real, fictional or mythological – with their name, personality and deeds embedded in the popular consciousness of a people, mentioned frequently in folk songs, folk tales and other folklore; and with modern trope status in literature, art and films.
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.
Max and Moritz - Principal characters of the book of the same name written by Wilhelm Busch in 1865. Famous for their tricks, Max and Moritz quickly became famous characters in Germany. The Mask - Wears a mask imbued with Loki's powers and lack of inhibition. Mister Mxyzptlk - An imp from the fifth dimension featured in the Superman comics.
English legendary characters (4 C, 12 P) P. Legendary British people (4 C, 3 P) W. Welsh legendary characters (2 C, 2 P)
Legendary English people (5 C, 24 P) ... Pages in category "English legendary characters" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
A culture hero is a mythological hero specific to a group of people (cultural, ethnic, religious, etc.), who changes the world through invention or discovery.A typical culture hero might be credited as the discoverer of fire or agriculture, songs, tradition, law or religion, and is usually one of the most important legendary figures of a people, sometimes as the founder of its ruling dynasty.
The folktales, characters and creatures are often derived from aspects of English experience, such as topography, architecture, real people, or real events. [4] English folklore has had a lasting impact on English culture, literature, and identity. Many of these traditional stories have been retold in various forms, from medieval manuscripts to ...
This supercategory sorts lists of mythical figures according to their respective cultural traditions or geographic locations around the world. Subcategories This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total.