List of legendary creatures

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The following is a list of legendary creatures that humans have at some point believed to be real but have not been proven to exist. Some may be extinct, or some are just frightened by human encroachment and atrocities. Some are proven not real, and others are creatures of various religions.

J.F. Bertuch, Kinderbuch Fabelwesen 2, Anno 1806
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J.F. Bertuch, Kinderbuch Fabelwesen 2, Anno 1806

Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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[edit] Joke species

These are creatures invented specifically for amusement purposes, in particular to fool the gullible.

[edit] National fictional species (folktales, talltales)

Many nations around the world have mythical animals which are widely believed not to exist and for which there is little or no scientific evidence, but which are nevertheless well known and, in a sense, popular. Some animals on this list are treated more properly by cryptozoology, where there has been a belief that they are real. Note that the creatures listed below are unofficial fictional national animals and that the tales told about them differ a great deal. It is often not possible to deliver a definitive description as the stories vary from time to time and place to place.

  • France
    • The Tarasque (Tarascon)
    • The Faramine beast (Solutré and south Burgundy)
    • The Dahu ("la chasse au dahu" is a traditionnal prank for kids)
    • The Vouivre (also named Wyvern)
    • The Salamander used by King Francois Ier of France as his personal emblem.

[edit] See also

[edit] Legendary creatures by type

See List of legendary creatures by type.

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