There are a total of 714 Mythological creatures that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes non-human beings from global myth and folklore: monsters, spirits, legendary animals, and hybrids, with alternate spellings and source citations.

Mythological creatures are non-human beings that appear in myths, legends, and oral traditions. They range from monstrous hybrids and animal spirits to legendary animals and shape-shifters. They often embody cultural fears, moral lessons, or natural phenomena, and recur across multiple regions. They are used in storytelling, education, literature, gaming, and comparative research.

Interesting and little-known facts about Mythological creatures:
– The compiled list contains 714 entries drawn from folklore, classical sources, and modern compendia.
– Kitsune in Japanese lore can gain up to nine tails, each tail signaling increased age, power, and wisdom.
– Many mythical traits mirror biology: hydra-like regeneration resembles real regenerative species such as salamanders.
– Real animals influenced legend: narwhal tusks likely inspired unicorn lore, and whale sightings or carcasses produced sea-monster reports.
– Vampire-like beings, trickster spirits, and dragon motifs appear across continents, indicating recurrent narrative themes in human cultures.

The alphabetical index organizes creatures A–Z for easy reference. Each entry presents these data columns: origin (culture/region), a concise 20–40 word description, and one or two famous stories or works that feature the creature.