This list includes 22 Mythological creatures that start with E, from “Each-uisge” to “Ettercap”. These entries highlight water spirits, hybrids, and regional monsters, useful for writers, game designers, teachers, and researchers.
Mythological creatures that start with E are non-human beings from folklore and legend with varied forms and roles. For example, the Scottish “Each-uisge” is a dangerous water-horse that lures riders to drown.
Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Description, and Famous stories.
Origin: Shows the culture or region associated with each creature, so you can understand its cultural context and provenance.
Description: Gives a concise 20–40-word summary of appearance, behavior, and role, helping you quickly assess suitability for your project.
Famous stories: Lists one or two named myths, texts, or works where the creature appears, so you can follow primary references.
Mythological creatures that start with E
| Name | Origin | Type | Famous stories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echidna (Ekidna) | Greek | Monster | Hesiod’s Theogony |
| Each-uisge | Scottish | Spirit | Scottish folklore |
| Eale (Yale) | Medieval European | Hybrid | Pliny’s Natural History, Medieval Bestiaries |
| Ebu Gogo | Indonesian | Humanoid | Folklore of Flores |
| Echeneis | Greek-Roman | Animal | Pliny’s Natural History |
| Einherjar | Norse | Undead | Poetic and Prose Eddas |
| Ekek (Wak-Wak) | Philippine | Monster | Visayan folklore |
| Elemental | European Alchemy | Spirit | Writings of Paracelsus |
| Elf (Álfar) | Germanic/Norse | Humanoid | Norse sagas, Germanic folklore |
| Elle Folk (Elverfolk) | Scandinavian | Spirit | Danish and Swedish folklore |
| Eloko (Biloko) | Congolese | Humanoid | Mongo folklore |
| Empusa (Empousa) | Greek | Demon | Aristophanes’ The Frogs |
| Encantado | Brazilian | Shapeshifter | Amazon River folklore |
| Enceladus | Greek | Giant | The Gigantomachy |
| Enfield | English Heraldry | Hybrid | Heraldic lore |
| Enkidu | Mesopotamian | Humanoid | Epic of Gilgamesh |
| Epimeliad (Epimelid) | Greek | Nymph | Greek mythology |
| Erinyes (The Furies) | Greek | Demon | Aeschylus’ The Oresteia |
| Erlking (Erlkönig) | German | Spirit | Goethe’s “Erlkönig” poem |
| Erymanthian Boar | Greek | Monster | The Labors of Heracles |
| Ethon (Caucasian Eagle) | Greek | Animal | Myth of Prometheus |
| Ettercap | English | Monster | English folklore |
Descriptions
Echidna (Ekidna)
A monstrous half-woman, half-snake creature known as the “Mother of All Monsters.” Her children included Cerberus, the Hydra, and the Chimera.
Each-uisge
A terrifyingly beautiful shape-shifting water horse, far more dangerous than the kelpie. It lures victims to ride it before drowning and devouring them.
Eale (Yale)
An antelope-like beast with an elephant’s tail, boar’s jaws, and two long horns that it could swivel independently to attack or defend.
Ebu Gogo
Small, hairy, cave-dwelling humanoids from the island of Flores. They were said to be fast runners who mumbled in their own language and would eat anything.
Echeneis
A legendary small fish, also known as the remora. It was believed to possess the incredible power to stop a moving ship by attaching to its hull.
Einherjar
The spirits of elite warriors who died gloriously in battle. They are chosen by the Valkyries to feast and train in Valhalla until Ragnarök.
Ekek (Wak-Wak)
A fearsome, bird-like creature that flies at night searching for victims. It makes an “ek-ek-ek” sound that is faint when close and loud when far away.
Elemental
A spirit composed of one of the four classical elements: gnomes (earth), undines (water), sylphs (air), and salamanders (fire).
Elf (Álfar)
A race of supernatural beings with magical powers. Portrayed variously as tall demigods or as small, mischievous tricksters living in forests and wells.
Elle Folk (Elverfolk)
Often beautiful, elf-like spirits who live in hills and mounds. The females can lure men to their deaths, and they are often hollow when seen from behind.
Eloko (Biloko)
Malevolent, grass-covered, dwarf-like spirits inhabiting the rainforest. They carry sharp claws and are believed to guard treasures and eat humans.
Empusa (Empousa)
A monstrous, shape-shifting female demon under the command of the goddess Hecate. She had one leg of bronze and one of a donkey and preyed upon travelers.
Encantado
A mythical river dolphin that can transform into a handsome, hat-wearing man. It attends parties to seduce women and impregnate them before returning to the river.
Enceladus
One of the monstrous Gigantes, powerful giants who waged war against the Olympian gods. After his defeat, he was said to be buried beneath Mount Etna.
Enfield
A bizarre composite beast with the head of a fox, the chest of a greyhound, the body of a lion, and the hindquarters and tail of a wolf.
Enkidu
A wild man created by the gods to challenge King Gilgamesh. Initially a feral creature living with animals, he becomes Gilgamesh’s greatest friend.
Epimeliad (Epimelid)
A type of nymph that acts as a guardian of apple trees, fruit trees, and flocks of sheep. They are dryads associated with pastoral life.
Erinyes (The Furies)
Born from the blood of Uranus, these chthonic goddesses of vengeance pursued and punished wrongdoers, especially those guilty of patricide and matricide.
Erlking (Erlkönig)
A malevolent king of the fairies or goblins who haunts forests and preys upon children, luring them to their deaths with promises or threats.
Erymanthian Boar
A giant, fearsome wild boar that lived on Mount Erymanthos. Capturing this destructive beast alive was the fourth labor assigned to the hero Heracles.
Ethon (Caucasian Eagle)
A giant eagle, offspring of Typhon and Echidna, sent by Zeus to punish the Titan Prometheus. It would eat Prometheus’s ever-regenerating liver every day.
Ettercap
A malevolent, spider-like creature or giant spider from old folklore. The name means “poison-head,” and it was known for being venomous and ill-tempered.