Miniature Dictionary : Mythical Creatures by Alice

A miniature dictionary of mythical creatures from far away lands...

ALP shapeshifting goblin that evokes nightmares in sleeping victims	BAHAMUT colossal fish that is one of the seven layers supporting the earth
BANSHEE female spirit that screams as an omen of death	BLACK SHUCK black dog whose gaze dooms you to death within a year
CEASG mermaid that grants three wishes when caught	CERBERUS multi-headed dog that guards the underworld
CHIMERA fire breathing lion, goat and snake hybrid	CURUPIRA jungle genie with bright red hair and backwards feet
GAMAYUN prophetic bird with the head of a woman	HERNE THE HUNTER the antlered spirit of a hanged man that guards Windsor Forest

KASA-OBAKE animated umbrellas that jump around on one leg

KELPIE water horse that lures victims to their doom

Alice is a freelance writer and editor of Wonder Magazine. You can find her over on twitter. Find more posts by Alice here...