Mythical Being (Noun)
Meaning
An imaginary being of myth or fable.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The unicorn is a mythical being often depicted in stories and artwork as a horse with a single horn on its forehead.
- In ancient Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a mythical being that was half-man and half-bull.
- Dragons are often considered mythical beings, but some cultures believe they actually existed in the past.
- The phoenix is a mythical being that is said to be born from its own ashes and live forever.
- Mermaids are mythical beings that are depicted as having the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish.