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Mythical creatures: The most complicated diagram on fictional animals you’ll ever need!
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Myths, Creatures, and Folklore
Want to create a religion for your fictional world? Here are some references and resources!
General:
- General Folklore
- Various Folktales
- Heroes
- Weather Folklore
- Trees in Mythology
- Animals in Mythology
- Birds in Mythology
- Flowers in Mythology
- Fruit in Mythology
- Plants in Mythology
- Folktales from Around the World
Africa:
- Egyptian Mythology
- African Mythology
- More African Mythology
- Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
- The Gods of Africa
- Even More African Mythology
- West African Mythology
- All About African Mythology
- African Mythical Creatures
- Gods and Goddesses
The Americas:
- Aztec Mythology
- Haitian Mythology
- Inca Mythology
- Maya Mythology
- Native American Mythology
- More Inca Mythology
- More Native American Mythology
- South American Mythical Creatures
- North American Mythical Creatures
- Aztec Gods and Goddesses
Asia:
- Chinese Mythology
- Hindu Mythology
- Japanese Mythology
- Korean Mythology
- More Japanese Mythology
- Chinese and Japanese Mythical Creatures
- Indian Mythical Creatures
- Chinese Gods and Goddesses
- Hindu Gods and Goddesses
- Korean Gods and Goddesses
Europe:
- Basque Mythology
- Celtic Mythology
- Etruscan Mythology
- Greek Mythology
- Latvian Mythology
- Norse Mythology
- Roman Mythology
- Arthurian Legends
- Bestiary
- Celtic Gods and Goddesses
- Gods and Goddesses of the Celtic Lands
- Finnish Mythology
- Celtic Mythical Creatures
- Gods and Goddesses
Middle East:
- Islamic Mythology
- Judaic Mythology
- Mesopotamian Mythology
- Persian Mythology
- Middle Eastern Mythical Creatures
Oceania:
- Aboriginal Mythology
- Polynesian Mythology
- More Polynesian Mythology
- Mythology of the Polynesian Islands
- Melanesian Mythology
- Massive Polynesian Mythology Post
- Maori Mythical Creatures
- Hawaiian Gods and Goddesses
- Hawaiian Goddesses
- Gods and Goddesses
Creating a Fantasy Religion:
- Creating Part 1
- Creating Part 2
- Creating Part 3
- Creating Part 4
- Fantasy Religion Design Guide
- Using Religion in Fantasy
- Religion in Fantasy
- Creating Fantasy Worlds
- Beliefs in Fantasy
Some superstitions:
hauntedandimpulsive
Here, I have some more:
Africa:
The Americas:
Asia:
- Chinese Mythology
- Japanese Mythology
- Korean Mythology
- Hindu Mythology
- Japanese Folklore and Mythology
- Chinese Mythology
Europe:
- Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
- The Olympians
- Women in Greek Myths
- Greek Mythology
- More Greek Mythology
- Even More Greek Mythology
- Greek/Roman Mythology
- Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas
- Norse Mythology
- The Muse
- Creepy Irish Creatures
- Irish Folklore
- Norse Mythology
- Arthurian Mythology
- Celtic Mythology
- Latvian Mythology
- Norse Gods, Goddesses, and More
- A Celtic Pantheon
- Welsh Gods and Goddesses
- Celtic Deities
- Werewolf Legends from Germany
- Welsh Deities
- Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Oceanic:
General:
- Ancient Myth and Magic
- Massive List of Mythological Creatures
- Mythical Creatures
- Hairy Hominids
- Cryptozoology
- Mysterious Beings, Monsters, and Creatures
- Amulets and Good Luck Charms A - Z
- Modern Monsters
- Myths and Legends
- Folklore and Mythology (2)
- More Links
- Folklore, Myth, and Legend
- Names of Gods and Goddesses
- Folklore Mythology
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but seriously though i’m sick and tired of those masterposts that are like “here! A reference site on Greek mythology for all your needs! Look it has all fifteen Greek gods on it!” And I’m like. tHERE WERE LIKE HUNDREDS OF FIGURES IN MYTHOLOGY YOUR CRAPPY HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL...
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Another Halloween themed post.
GHOSTS AND SPIRITS
- Iron and Ghosts
- The Early Ghost
- Guide to Ghosts
- Ghosts
- Gravestone Symbolism
- 10 Little Known Mysterious Ghost Types
- Ghost Types
- The Different Types of Ghosts
- Haunted Places
- Cemetery Folklore
- Writing a Ghost Story
- Tips for Writing Ghost Stories
- Ghost Cliches
- Horror Cliches
ZOMBIES
- The Science of Zombies
- Zombie Biology
- Zombie Sociology
- Zombie Myths
- Stage II and Stage III Zombies (pictures)
- Vampires vs Zombies
- Undead Creatures
- Zombies
- Guide on Zombies
SHAPE SHIFTERS AND HOMINIDS
- Werewolves and other were-beasts
- The Shape Shifting Process
- Shape Shifters
- Hominids of the World
- Werewolf Myths
- Science of Werewolves
- Werewolf Behavior
- Werewolves vs Vampires vs Zombies
- Werewolf Anatomy
- Wolf Body Language
- Lycanthropy
- Werewolf Myths and Truths
- History of the Werewolf Legend
SEA CREATURES
- The Mermaid
- Sea Creatures
- Books About Mermaids and Sea Folklore
- Sea Creatures: Books
- YA Mermaid Novels
- Best Mermaid Books
- Awesome Mermaid Books
- Mermaid Anatomy
- A Dissection of Mermaid Anatomy
VAMPIRES
- African Vampires
- Writing the A-Typical Vampire
- So You Want to Write a Vampire Novel
- Avoiding Vampire Cliches
- Vampire Cliches
- Vampire Burial
- Vampire Mythology
- Vampire Biology
- Vampire Virology
- Vampire Sociology
- Vampires in Folklore and Literature
AVIAN CREATURES
FAIRIES AND FAE
- Types of Faeries A-Z
- A Guide to Fairies
- Other Names for Fairies
- Books About Faery
- Best YA Fairy Books
- Best YA Fantasy Series About the Fae
ANGELS AND DEMONS
More:
- Creating Creepy Creatures
- Mythology Meme
- Master Post of World Mythology, Creatures, and Folklore
- Figures of Norse Mythology
- Those Who Haunt the Earth
- Writing Horror, Paranormal, and Supernatural
- Genre: YA Supernatural
- List of Mythical Creatures
- Mythological Creature Picture Spam
- How to Make Your Supernatural Characters Unique
- Supernatural Theme Story
- Myths and Urban Legends Masterpost
- Original Gods, Goddesses, and Myths
- World Building Basics: Myths and Legends
- Mythical Creatures and Beings
- Symbols by Word
- Mythology Meme
- Writing Paranormal Characters into the Real World