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myth·i·cal crea·ture

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  1. mythical monster, mythical creaturenoun

    a monster renowned in folklore and myth

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  1. mythical creature

    A legendary creature (also mythical or mythological creature) is a type of fictional entity, typically a hybrid, that has not been proven and that is described in folklore (including myths and legends), but may be featured in historical accounts before modernity. In the classical era, monstrous creatures such as the Cyclops and the Minotaur appear in heroic tales for the protagonist to destroy. Other creatures, such as the unicorn, were claimed in accounts of natural history by various scholars of antiquity. Some legendary creatures have their origin in traditional mythology and were believed to be real creatures, for example dragons, griffins, and unicorns. Others were based on real encounters, originating in garbled accounts of travellers' tales, such as the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, which supposedly grew tethered to the earth.

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  1. mythical creature

    A mythical creature is a type of fictional being or legendary entity in various mythologies and folklore traditions around the world. These creatures are often characterized by unique magical or supernatural abilities and are featured prominently in stories, myths, legends, and traditional belief systems. Examples may include unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and centaurs among others.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mythical creature in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mythical creature in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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