BestiarypediaThe bestiary of every mythology
Curated catalog of supernatural beings in 10 languages. Mythology, demonology, cryptozoology and folklore documented with relationships, taxonomies and sources.
Ghaddār
Yemeni jinn who tortures desert travelers
Ghaddār ambushes lone travelers in the deserts of Yemen and the Hejaz, captures, tortures and leaves them to die; cousin of the ghūl and siʿlā.
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Fenrir
Fenrir, the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology
Fenrir is the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, son of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, destined to devour Odin during Ragnarök and to be slain by Vidarr.
Jörmungandr
Jörmungandr, the World Serpent that encircles the Earth in Norse mythology
Monstrous sea serpent that encircles the Earth and bites its own tail, son of Loki and Angrboda.
Loki
Loki, Norse god of cunning, deception and transformation
Loki is the Norse god of cunning, deception and transformation.
Thor
Thor, Norse god of thunder and strength
Son of Odin and of the Earth, he defends Asgard with the hammer Mjölnir.
Odin
Odin, Norse lord of wisdom and war
He gave an eye to drink from Mímir's well and hung nine nights to win the runes.
Úlfheðnar
The wolf-pelt warriors of Odin's war-band
Berserkir who wore wolf pelts instead of mail, attested in Harald's war-band.
Ragnar Lodbrok
Ragnar Lodbrok, legendary 9th-century Viking chieftain
Ragnar Lodbrok was a legendary 9th-century Viking chieftain and hero, known for his raids in England and France, his military cunning, and his descendants who founded the northern kings' dynasty.
Freyja
Freyja, Norse goddess of fertility, love, beauty and war
Freyja is a Norse goddess of fertility, love, beauty and war, member of the Vanir who resides in Fólkvangr.
Baldr
Baldr, the Norse god of light, purity, and innocence
Baldr is the Norse god of light, purity, and innocence, son of Odin and Frigg.
Týr
The god who paid with his right hand
Norse god of law and lawful combat: he put his hand in Fenrir's mouth knowing he would lose it.
Heimdall
The gold-toothed sentinel
Watchman of the gods on the Bifröst: he sees a hundred leagues, hears wool grow and sounds the Ragnarok alarm.
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