This is a list of legendary creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales, sorted by their classification or affiliation. Creatures from modern fantasy fiction and role-playing games are not included.
See List of elephants in mythology and religion
See List of megafauna in mythology and folklore
This listing includes creatures that are man-made, mechanical or of alchemical origins.
Note: see Talking animal
See also: List of flying mythological creatures
See also: List of mythological places
See also: Category:Ghosts, and Ghosts in Hindu Mythology – Bhoot, Baital & Pishacha
a three-bodied, four-winged giant