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✯ The Dream Guardian: As Gods created the sky, the Earth and all life upon it, so was the case with Aether. These beautiful creatures made sure no harm would ever come to those who would enter their realm. But, as mankind stopped believing in dreams, and eventually even stopped dreaming, Vigil Somnis, one after the other, left the Aether. One remained - one that is still waiting for that one dreamer, unique just like it, to replenish the Aether with his dreams once more .. By ~MarkoTheSketchGuy✯ Magical Creatures, Fantasy Creatures, Beautiful Creatures, Legends And Myths, Fiction Idea, Mythological Creatures, Ancient Aliens, Gods And Goddesses, Drawing Inspiration
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✯ The Dream Guardian: As Gods created the sky, the Earth and all life upon it, so was the case with Aether. These beautiful creatures made sure no harm would ever come to those who would enter their realm. But, as mankind stopped believing in dreams, and eventually even stopped dreaming, Vigil Somnis, one after the other, left the Aether. One remained - one that is still waiting for that one dreamer, unique just like it, to replenish the Aether with his dreams once more .. By ~MarkoTheSketchGuy✯
Mermaids are mythical and legendary sea-dwelling creatures of European & Asian folklore, resembling a woman, with a human torso, but having a fishtail or tails instead of legs. Mermen are also heard of, but have a secondary role in the lore of the sea. Other similar water spirits include nymphs, dryads, oceanids, hamadryads, naiads, nerieds, oreads, and undines. Mermaids are supposed to be able to lure imaginative, amorous men to destruction by enticing them into the depths of the s... Sea Creatures, Fantasy Mermaids, Mermaids And Mermen, Mermaid Drawings, Mermaid Art, Mermaid Paintings
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Mermaids are mythical and legendary sea-dwelling creatures of European & Asian folklore, resembling a woman, with a human torso, but having a fishtail or tails instead of legs. Mermen are also heard of, but have a secondary role in the lore of the sea. Other similar water spirits include nymphs, dryads, oceanids, hamadryads, naiads, nerieds, oreads, and undines. Mermaids are supposed to be able to lure imaginative, amorous men to destruction by enticing them into the depths of the s...
Gwyllion - A Scottish water fairy. They are mostly seen as a hairy men or hideous female spirits who waylay and mislead travelers by night on the mountain roads. Mountain fairies like to sit on rocks on either side of a mountain path and silently watch people as they pass by. Baba Yaga, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fantasy World, Fantasy Art, Eslava, Water Fairy, Kobold, Sidhe
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Gwyllion - A Scottish water fairy. They are mostly seen as a hairy men or hideous female spirits who waylay and mislead travelers by night on the mountain roads. Mountain fairies like to sit on rocks on either side of a mountain path and silently watch people as they pass by.
The hippocamp or hippocampus (plural: hippocamps or hippocampi; Greek: ἱππόκαμπος, from ἵππος, "horse" and κάμπος, "monster"[1]), often called a sea-horse[2] in English, is a mythological creature shared by Phoenician[3] and Greek mythology, though the name by which it is recognised is purely Greek. It was also adopted into Etruscan mythology. It has typically been depicted as a horse in its forepart with a coiling, scaly, fishlike hindquarter. Myths & Monsters, Sea Monsters, Arte Equina, Fantasy Horses, Greek And Roman Mythology, Merfolk
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The hippocamp or hippocampus (plural: hippocamps or hippocampi; Greek: ἱππόκαμπος, from ἵππος, "horse" and κάμπος, "monster"[1]), often called a sea-horse[2] in English, is a mythological creature shared by Phoenician[3] and Greek mythology, though the name by which it is recognised is purely Greek. It was also adopted into Etruscan mythology. It has typically been depicted as a horse in its forepart with a coiling, scaly, fishlike hindquarter.
In Greek mythology, satyrs (UK /ˈsætər/, US /ˈseɪtər/)[1] are a troop of half-man, half-goat male companions of Pan and Dionysus — "satyresses" were a late invention of poets — that roamed the woods and mountains.[2] In myths they are often associated with pipe-playing. Mythical Creatures, Knight Of Wands, Dragons, Dryads, Fairy Art, Green Man
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In Greek mythology, satyrs (UK /ˈsætər/, US /ˈseɪtər/)[1] are a troop of half-man, half-goat male companions of Pan and Dionysus — "satyresses" were a late invention of poets — that roamed the woods and mountains.[2] In myths they are often associated with pipe-playing.
In Greek mythology, a harpy ("snatcher", from Latin: harpeia, originating in Greek: ἅρπυια, harpūia) was one of the winged spirits best known for constantly stealing all food from Phineus. The literal meaning of the word seems to be "that which snatches" as it comes from the ancient Greek word harpazein (ἁρπάζειν), which means "to snatch". Bird People, Roman Mythology, Greek Mythology, Sphinx, Greek Monsters, Beast Creature, Legendary Creature, Cryptozoology, Greek Myths
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In Greek mythology, a harpy ("snatcher", from Latin: harpeia, originating in Greek: ἅρπυια, harpūia) was one of the winged spirits best known for constantly stealing all food from Phineus. The literal meaning of the word seems to be "that which snatches" as it comes from the ancient Greek word harpazein (ἁρπάζειν), which means "to snatch".
A Hippogriff (also spelled Hippogryph and Hippogryphe, Italian: Ippogrifo) is a legendary creature, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a mare. Harry Potter Spells, Harry Potter Movies, Harry Potter Fan, Hogwarts, Slytherin, Hippogriff Harry Potter, Buckbeak Harry Potter
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A Hippogriff (also spelled Hippogryph and Hippogryphe, Italian: Ippogrifo) is a legendary creature, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a mare.
A basilisk (is a legendary reptile reputed to be king of serpents and said to have the power to cause death with a single glance.  the basilisk of Cyrene is a small snake, ,that is so venomous that it leaves a wide trail of deadly venom in its wake, and its gaze is likewise lethal; its weakness is in the odor of the weasel, which, according to Pliny, was thrown into the basilisk's hole, recognizable because all the surrounding shrubs and grass had been scorched by its presence. Fantasy Anime, Fantasy Artist, Fantasy Artwork, Dark Fantasy, Frank Frazetta, Arte Sci Fi, Sci Fi Art, Robert E Howard, Kunst Tattoo
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A basilisk (is a legendary reptile reputed to be king of serpents and said to have the power to cause death with a single glance. the basilisk of Cyrene is a small snake, ,that is so venomous that it leaves a wide trail of deadly venom in its wake, and its gaze is likewise lethal; its weakness is in the odor of the weasel, which, according to Pliny, was thrown into the basilisk's hole, recognizable because all the surrounding shrubs and grass had been scorched by its presence.
Dryads (Δρυάδες, sing.: Δρυάς) are tree nymphs in Greek mythology. In Greek drys signifies "oak", from an Indo-European root *derew(o)- "tree" or "wood". Thus dryads are specifically the nymphs of oak trees,[1] though the term has come to be used for all tree nymphs in general. Greek Gods And Goddesses, Ancient Goddesses, Mythology Art, Types Of Nymphs, Greek Mythical Creatures
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Dryads (Δρυάδες, sing.: Δρυάς) are tree nymphs in Greek mythology. In Greek drys signifies "oak", from an Indo-European root *derew(o)- "tree" or "wood". Thus dryads are specifically the nymphs of oak trees,[1] though the term has come to be used for all tree nymphs in general.
Ents are a race of beings in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world Middle-earth who closely resemble trees. They are similar to the talking trees in folklore around the world. Their name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for giant. Jrr Tolkien, Tolkein, The Middle, Middle Earth, Treebeard, Tree People, Into The West, O Hobbit, Illustration
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Ents are a race of beings in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world Middle-earth who closely resemble trees. They are similar to the talking trees in folklore around the world. Their name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for giant.
In Norse mythology, Fenrir (Old Norse: "fen-dweller"), Fenrisúlfr (Old Norse: "Fenris wolf"), Hróðvitnir (Old Norse: "fame-wolf"), or Vánagandr (Old Norse: "the monster of the river Ván") is a monstrous wolf. In both the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Fenrir is the father of the wolves Sköll and Hati Hróðvitnisson, is a son of Loki, and is foretold to kill the God Odin during the events of Ragnarök, but will in turn be killed by Odin's son, Víðarr. Fenrir Tattoo, Loki Son, Odin God, Norse Vikings, Wolf Art, Norse Mythology
In Norse mythology, Fenrir (Old Norse: "fen-dweller"), Fenrisúlfr (Old Norse: "Fenris wolf"), Hróðvitnir (Old Norse: "fame-wolf"), or Vánagandr (Old Norse: "the monster of the river Ván") is a monstrous wolf. In both the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Fenrir is the father of the wolves Sköll and Hati Hróðvitnisson, is a son of Loki, and is foretold to kill the God Odin during the events of Ragnarök, but will in turn be killed by Odin's son, Víðarr.
The faun is a half human - half deer (from the head to the waist being the human half, but with the addition of deer antlers) manifestation of forest and animal spirits which would help or hinder humans at whim. Romans believed fauns inspired fear in men traveling in lonely, remote or wild places. They were also capable of guiding humans in need Ballet Russe, Nocturne, Faeries
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The faun is a half human - half deer (from the head to the waist being the human half, but with the addition of deer antlers) manifestation of forest and animal spirits which would help or hinder humans at whim. Romans believed fauns inspired fear in men traveling in lonely, remote or wild places. They were also capable of guiding humans in need
he púca (or pooka, phouka, phooca, púka; Irish for goblin[1]) is a creature of Irish folklore and Welsh mythology,[2] one of the myriad fairy folk, both revered and feared by those who give credence to their existence. Their belief extends as far as the West of Scotland[citation needed]. It has counterparts in Welsh (the pwca or pwwka), and in Cornish folklore (the Bucca). Creature Design, Creature Art, Spiderwick Chronicles, Irish Mythology, Arte Obscura, Illustrations, Dog Illustration
he púca (or pooka, phouka, phooca, púka; Irish for goblin[1]) is a creature of Irish folklore and Welsh mythology,[2] one of the myriad fairy folk, both revered and feared by those who give credence to their existence. Their belief extends as far as the West of Scotland[citation needed]. It has counterparts in Welsh (the pwca or pwwka), and in Cornish folklore (the Bucca).
In Greek mythology, a centaur (from Ancient Greek: Κένταυροι, Kéntauroi) or hippocentaur[1][2][3] is a member of a composite race of creatures, part human and part horse. In early Attic and Boeotian vase-paintings (see below), they are depicted with the hindquarters of a horse attached to them; in later renderings centaurs are given the torso of a human joined at the waist to the horse's withers, where the horse's neck would be. Greek Gods, La Malmaison, Creature Feature
Centaur - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, a centaur (from Ancient Greek: Κένταυροι, Kéntauroi) or hippocentaur[1][2][3] is a member of a composite race of creatures, part human and part horse. In early Attic and Boeotian vase-paintings (see below), they are depicted with the hindquarters of a horse attached to them; in later renderings centaurs are given the torso of a human joined at the waist to the horse's withers, where the horse's neck would be.