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Arawn Celtic god of the Otherworld found in the Welsh Mabinogion. He rounds up the souls of the dead in the Otherworld with his hounds (notable for their red ears and white bodies). Portrayed as a badass in modernity stemming from "our" religious construction of good and evil designed to taint the reputations of the Celtic/Pagan gods. On occasion Arawn is aligned with the Tuatha De Danaan and is said to have married into the Irish tribe. He may be Donn the Irish god of the Otherworld. Irish Mythology, World Mythology, Celtic Goddess, Oh My Goddess, Triple Goddess, Celtic Deities, Vikings, Mabinogion, Pagan Gods

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Arawn Celtic god of the Otherworld found in the Welsh Mabinogion. He rounds up the souls of the dead in the Otherworld with his hounds (notable for their red ears and white bodies). Portrayed as a badass in modernity stemming from "our" religious construction of good and evil designed to taint the reputations of the Celtic/Pagan gods. On occasion Arawn is aligned with the Tuatha De Danaan and is said to have married into the Irish tribe. He may be Donn the Irish god of the Otherworld.

The faun is a rustic forest immortal of Roman mythology often associated with enchanted woods and the Greek god Pan and his satyrs. Magical Creatures, Fantasy Creatures, Fantasy World, Fantasy Art, Wow Art, Greek Gods, Gods And Goddesses, Green Man, Faeries

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The faun is a rustic forest immortal of Roman mythology often associated with enchanted woods and the Greek god Pan and his satyrs.

Krampus is a beast-like creature from the folklore of Alpine countries thought to punish children during the Yule season who had misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved ones with gifts. Krampus kidnaps naughty children in his sack and takes them back to his lair. Dark Fantasy, Legends And Myths, Arte Horror, Krampus, Mythological Creatures, Angels And Demons, Changeling, Folklore

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Krampus is a beast-like creature from the folklore of Alpine countries thought to punish children during the Yule season who had misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved ones with gifts. Krampus kidnaps naughty children in his sack and takes them back to his lair.

Naga - an ancient race of semi divine serpent creatures beings first depicted in ancient Vedic Hindu mythology and oral folklore from at least 5000 B.C. They are extremely gifted shape-shifter, able to assume any shape they desire Fantasy Kunst, Character Inspiration, Character Art, Yuan Ti, Vampire

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Naga - an ancient race of semi divine serpent creatures beings first depicted in ancient Vedic Hindu mythology and oral folklore from at least 5000 B.C. They are extremely gifted shape-shifter, able to assume any shape they desire

In Welsh mythology and folklore, Cŵn Annwn were the spectral hounds of Annwn, the otherworld of Welsh myth. They were associated with a form of the Wild Hunt, presided over by Arawn, king of Annwn. They are often depicted as white with red ears. Celtic Mythology, Greek Mythology, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Annwn, Celtic Fairy

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In Welsh mythology and folklore, Cŵn Annwn were the spectral hounds of Annwn, the otherworld of Welsh myth. They were associated with a form of the Wild Hunt, presided over by Arawn, king of Annwn. They are often depicted as white with red ears.

Bauchan - Also known as a Bogan, this Scottish hobgoblin is fond of tricks. These tricks are sometimes dangerous and sometimes helpful. Woodland Creatures, Beautiful Creatures, Hobgoblin, Fantasy Male

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Bauchan - Also known as a Bogan, this Scottish hobgoblin is fond of tricks. These tricks are sometimes dangerous and sometimes helpful.

The Irish legend of the Children of Lir is about a stepmother transforming her children into swans for 900 years. In the legend The Wooing of Etain, the king of the Sidhe (subterranean-dwelling, supernatural beings) transforms himself and the most beautiful woman in Ireland, Etain, into swans to escape from the king of Ireland and Ireland's armies. The swan has recently been depicted on an Irish commemorative coin. Mythical Creatures, Celtic Legends, Sidhe, Supernatural Beings

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The Irish legend of the Children of Lir is about a stepmother transforming her children into swans for 900 years. In the legend The Wooing of Etain, the king of the Sidhe (subterranean-dwelling, supernatural beings) transforms himself and the most beautiful woman in Ireland, Etain, into swans to escape from the king of Ireland and Ireland's armies. The swan has recently been depicted on an Irish commemorative coin.

The white deer. In Norwegian folklore, it is believed that if you catch him, he will grant you one wish. Fantasy Magic, Roman Mythology

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The white deer. In Norwegian folklore, it is believed that if you catch him, he will grant you one wish.

The Ozark Howler, also known as the Ozark Black Howler, is a legendary creature that is purported to live in remote areas in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Ozark Howler is typically described as being bear sized, with thick body, stocky legs, black shaggy hair, and as having prominent horns. Its cry is often described as being a combination of a wolf's howl and an elk's bugle. Weird Creatures, Dragons, Myths & Monsters, The Boogeyman, Mythical Beast, Fauna, Legendary Creature

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The Ozark Howler, also known as the Ozark Black Howler, is a legendary creature that is purported to live in remote areas in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Ozark Howler is typically described as being bear sized, with thick body, stocky legs, black shaggy hair, and as having prominent horns. Its cry is often described as being a combination of a wolf's howl and an elk's bugle.

In Alpine folklore, the Tatzelwurm is a stubby, lizard-like creature. It takes the appearance of a cat with the hind-end of a serpent with no hind legs. It is rumored to live in several areas of Europe, including the Austrian, Bavarian, Italian and Swiss Alps. Creature Design, Creature Art

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In Alpine folklore, the Tatzelwurm is a stubby, lizard-like creature. It takes the appearance of a cat with the hind-end of a serpent with no hind legs. It is rumored to live in several areas of Europe, including the Austrian, Bavarian, Italian and Swiss Alps.

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A Scandinavian Child Spirit, also called Utburd. They are typically the souls of murdered children or children who died unbaptized. They will ride travelers at night and demand to be taken to a graveyard so they can rest. As they approach the graveyard they get heavier and heavier until the traveler is driven under the ground by the weight of the child spirit. Scary Stories, Ghost Stories, Ange Demon, Scary Places, Portraits, Urban Legends, Creepy Dolls, Weird World

A Scandinavian Child Spirit, also called Utburd. They are typically the souls of murdered children or children who died unbaptized. They will ride travelers at night and demand to be taken to a graveyard so they can rest. As they approach the graveyard they get heavier and heavier until the traveler is driven under the ground by the weight of the child spirit.

Muma padurii- Romanian folklore: an ugly and mean old hag that lived in the forest. She kidnaps children and enslaves them, though some she eats. She can shapeshift and lives in a dark hidden little house. Dark Creatures, Eslava, Old Hag, Horror

Muma padurii- Romanian folklore: an ugly and mean old hag that lived in the forest. She kidnaps children and enslaves them, though some she eats. She can shapeshift and lives in a dark hidden little house.

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In Mesopotamian mythology Mamitu was the (sometimes) goat-headed Goddess of Destiny, who decreed the fate of the new-borns. She was also worshipped as Goddess of the Oath, later a Goddess of Fate and a Judge in the Underworld. Fantasy Photography, Fashion Photography, Dramatic Photography, Halloween Photography, Forest Photography, Glamour Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Editorial Photography, Arte Obscura

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In Mesopotamian mythology Mamitu was the (sometimes) goat-headed Goddess of Destiny, who decreed the fate of the new-borns. She was also worshipped as Goddess of the Oath, later a Goddess of Fate and a Judge in the Underworld.

Sunna - - the Norse Goddess of the Sun. Norse mythology, the Sun is female while the Moon is male. Richard Avedon, Nadja Auermann, Photoshop, Pirelli Calendar, Art Magique, Sarah Moon, Norse Mythology

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Sunna - - the Norse Goddess of the Sun. Norse mythology, the Sun is female while the Moon is male.

According to an ancient Mayan legend, when mankind is at the brink of destroying himself and his planet, thirteen crystal skulls will come together with the purpose of giving humanity an ancient message that will prevent him from totally annihilating himself and his world. It is no coincidence then that another ancient crystal skull has recently surfaced. This skull is from Mexico and is considered to be at least 2,500 years old. Unexplained Mysteries, Ancient Mysteries, Ancient Artifacts, Ancient Mayan, Ancient Aliens, Ancient History, Inca, Mysteries Of The World, Monuments

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According to an ancient Mayan legend, when mankind is at the brink of destroying himself and his planet, thirteen crystal skulls will come together with the purpose of giving humanity an ancient message that will prevent him from totally annihilating himself and his world. It is no coincidence then that another ancient crystal skull has recently surfaced. This skull is from Mexico and is considered to be at least 2,500 years old.

In Hurrian mythology, the Hutena are Goddesses of Fate. They are similar to the Norns of Norse mythology or the Moirai of ancient Greece. They are called the Gul Ses in Hittite mythology. Flamenco Dancers, Belly Dancers, Tribal Fusion, American Tribal Style, Tribal Belly Dance, Sacred Feminine, Three Graces

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In Hurrian mythology, the Hutena are Goddesses of Fate. They are similar to the Norns of Norse mythology or the Moirai of ancient Greece. They are called the Gul Ses in Hittite mythology.

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In the Norse myths the first man and first woman were created from two trees by Odin, Ve and Vili. The man was named Ask (Ash) and the woman Embla (Elm) Norse Pagan, Old Norse, Norse Religion, Freya Norse Mythology, Thor, Germanic Tribes, Creation Myth, Odin God

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In the Norse myths the first man and first woman were created from two trees by Odin, Ve and Vili. The man was named Ask (Ash) and the woman Embla (Elm)

A Phooka is a very dangerous and often violent shapeshifting trickster from Celtic myth, known for their ability to change into great fearsome black animals so that they can scare humans. Some Phookas take a liking to humans and just play harmless pranks (like Harvey the rabbit of Jimmy Stewart movie fame) other Phookas are blood-thirsty vampire-like creatures which lure humans to their doom. Irish Mythical Creatures, What Is Paganism, Fairy Images

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A Phooka is a very dangerous and often violent shapeshifting trickster from Celtic myth, known for their ability to change into great fearsome black animals so that they can scare humans. Some Phookas take a liking to humans and just play harmless pranks (like Harvey the rabbit of Jimmy Stewart movie fame) other Phookas are blood-thirsty vampire-like creatures which lure humans to their doom.

A Kappa is a dwarf-like water demon of Japan that resemble shrivelled old-men, with webbed hands and feet, sporting a tortoise shell. An origin for the demons could be they are the ghosts of drowned souls. Any pond or river may have one. They possess immense strength and can easily overpower a human. Although the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head. Yuki Onna, Night Creatures, Japanese Mythology, Aomori

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A Kappa is a dwarf-like water demon of Japan that resemble shrivelled old-men, with webbed hands and feet, sporting a tortoise shell. An origin for the demons could be they are the ghosts of drowned souls. Any pond or river may have one. They possess immense strength and can easily overpower a human. Although the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head.

The Wendigo is a cannibalistic beast from Native American folklore and legend. The word “Wendigo” (pronounced wehn-dee-go) comes from the Native American Algonquian language, meaning “evil spirit that devours mankind.” Native American Mythology, Demon Hunter, The Victim, Beast

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The Wendigo is a cannibalistic beast from Native American folklore and legend. The word “Wendigo” (pronounced wehn-dee-go) comes from the Native American Algonquian language, meaning “evil spirit that devours mankind.”

According to Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman, created by Hephaestus on the request of God Zeus. She received special gifts from many Greek gods and goddesses, like beauty, intelligence, etc. Greek Gods And Goddesses, Greek And Roman Mythology, Helen Greek Mythology, Women In Greek Mythology, Pandora Greek, Pandora Goddess, Pandora Myth, Fairy Tale, John Everett Millais

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According to Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman, created by Hephaestus on the request of God Zeus. She received special gifts from many Greek gods and goddesses, like beauty, intelligence, etc.

Gargoyles - spend their day as stone warding off evil, but come to life at night to join in the persistent battle for man's soul Gothic Gargoyles, Architectural Sculpture, Fabel, Gothic Architecture, Cemeteries, Stone Art

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Gargoyles - spend their day as stone warding off evil, but come to life at night to join in the persistent battle for man's soul

In Greek religion and mythology, Pan (Ancient Greek: Πᾶν, Pān) is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, nature, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music, and companion of the nymphs. Pan Greek Mythology, Baphomet, Greek Mythological Creatures

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In Greek religion and mythology, Pan (Ancient Greek: Πᾶν, Pān) is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, nature, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music, and companion of the nymphs.

Alkonost, a legendary creature from Slavian mythology, with a bird body, female head and breast. Deadly Creatures, Female Dog Names, Female Head, Goddess Names

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Alkonost, a legendary creature from Slavian mythology, with a bird body, female head and breast.