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Modern Bestiary by Continent

The home to creatures, characters, critters, and cryptids from a round the globe. If you’re looking for a beast, fae, chimera, shapeshifter or spirit from Mythology or folklore this is the place to start!

Africa

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Asia

30 Entries
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Europe

14 Entries
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North America

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Oceania

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South America

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Beasts of Legend - A Modern Bestiary

Welcome to Beasts of Legend, the ultimate online bestiary and community for lovers of ancient folklore, mythology, and legendary beasts from across the globe. Whether you’re fascinated by mythical creatures, intrigued by cryptids, or captivated by the strange and unexplained, you’ve found your sanctuary.

Our wiki-style bestiary is a comprehensive collection of mythical creatures and legends featuring detailed descriptions, breathtaking images, and rich stories from cultures worldwide. From the dragons of Chinese mythology to the terrifying Wendigo of North America, you’ll find everything from the majestic to the monstrous.

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the Oni of Japanese Folklore
behemoth
Yōkai
hominid
Baku-San and the nightmares
Taniwha guiding the Māori Voyage
gryphon
Dragons of Asia

Beasts of Legend Community & Forums

Full access to The Bestiary, all forums, all community spaces, publish your own writing or read the stories posted by others, exhibit your Artwork in the Gallery, Guest Post and so much more! Join Today! 

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Who Is Beasts Of Legend Useful For?

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The Cryptid Hunter

"I'm a cryptid hunter looking for other like minded individuals who are keen to join our field investigations. Is that you?"

Cryptid Hunters
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The Anthropologist

I'm an anthropologist specialising in cryptid lore and exploring why ancient and modern cultures feel the need to create these phenomenal beasts

Cryptid Research
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The Mythologist

"I am a Classics Professor and Mythologist, focusing on Greek, Roman, and other ancient mythologies found in literature. I love discussing these concepts with others and hearing their ideas and theories"

Go To Folklore, Legends and Ancient Myths
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The Creator & Influencer

"We are college students with a passion for art and creative writing. We recently started a podcast retelling the legends and histories of ancient people through modern storytelling"

Go To Creativity and Media
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The World Builder

As a game designer and world builder BOL is great for researching world laws, physics or magic systems so they are consistent, believable, and immersive.

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The Game Master

"I am an adventurer and Game Master for TTRP, always on the lookout for new ideas, creature creators and fellow players

Go To RP Events and Community Challenges
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