Beyblade Burst Inspiration Index

**Beyblade Burst** (*Beiburedo Basuto*) is a Japanese toy line created by Hiro Morita which serves as the third incarnation of the Beyblade franchise.

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Running Themes: The Beyblades in this series are themed around figures and creatures found in mythology and folklore. Each characters first name begins with the same letter as the motif of their Beyblade, with the first season also having an alphabet theme (each character and their Beyblade represented a letter of the alphabet). Finally, the first season had many Blader's surname contain a Japanese word for a color. While this last theme periodically returns in later seasons, it is not as prevalent.

## Beyblade Burst

### Valt Aoi

**Motifs**: Blue, Letter V

Blue is a primary color which has been an important color in art and decoration since ancient times. The color is most associated with intelligence, knowledge, and concentration. The name of the color is based on the German word "blao", which means shimmering.

The letter "V" (lowercase form of 'v') is the twenty-second letter in the modern English alphabet. It is derived from the Phoenician letter Waw, via the letter U.

**Beyblade**: Victory Valkyrie

Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable (known as **Victory Valtryek** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a classical war helmet surrounded by wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Valkyrie

A valkyrie is a type of female figure from Norse mythology. They are most often portrayed in modern culture as female warriors with wings (similar to the angels of Abrahamic faith). Their name means 'chooser of the slain' in Norse, since they are believed to decide the fate of all who die in battle.

**Etymology**: Valt's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color blue (青, *ao*).

### Shu Kurenai

**Motifs**: Red, Letter S

Red is a primary color which is historically is associated with danger and courage. Modern understanding associates the color with passion, anger, and love. It is associated in Asian countries with happiness and good fortune. The name is derived from "raud", the Germanic word for the color.

The letter "S" (lowercase form of 's') is the nineteenth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is based roughly on the Greek letter sigma.

**Beyblade**: Storm Spriggan

Storm Spriggan Knuckle Unite (known as **Storm Spryzen** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on an armored demon.

**Beyblade Motif**: Spriggan

The Spriggan is a legendary creature from Cornish folklore described as resembling grotesque old men with large childlike heads. They live in ancient ruins guarding buried treasure. Although often small in size, they are often considered to possess enormous strength or the ability to increase their size into that of a giant. Their name is borrowed from the Cornish word "spyrysyon", which is the language's word for all spirits.

**Etymology**: Shu's surname is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color crimson (紅, *kurenai*).

### Rantaro Kiyama

**Motifs**: Yellow, Letter R

Yellow is a primary color which was one of the first colors used in art. It is culturally associated with humor and gentleness. In Asian countries, the color is associated with glory and wisdom. The name of the color is derived from the Germanic word for the color, "gelwaz".

The letter "R" (lowercase form of 'r') is the eighteenth letter of the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for a head, with its design also being inspired by the Greek letter Rho.

**Beyblade**: Rising Ragnaruk

Rising Ragnaruk Gravity Revolve (known as **Raging Roktavor** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a flaming demon.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ragnarok

Ragnarok is Norse mythology's version of the apocalypse or the end of the world, primarily attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. It is a series of events where numerous great figures die and the world is destroyed only to be reborn with surviving gods and two human survivors rebuilding the world. Ragnarok is an important event in Norse mythology and is a key subject in Germanic studies. The name is Old Norse for 'Twilight of the Gods'.

**Etymology**: Rantaro's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color yellow (黄, *ki*).

### Ken Midori

**Motifs**: Green, Letter K

Green is a primary color which is heavily associated with nature. The color is also believed to represent life, health, spring, and hope. In Asian countries, the color is associated with fertility and happiness. The name of the color is based on Germanic roots meaning "growing grass".

The letter "K" (lowercase form of 'k') is the eleventh letter of the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Kappa, which itself is based on the Semitic word "kaph" representing an open hand.

**Beyblade**: Kaiser Kerbeus

Kaiser Kerbeus Limited Press (known as **King Kerbeus** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on metal chains and flaming dogs heads.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cerberus

Cerberus is a multi-headed hellhound from Greek mythology. It was once in charge of guarding the gates of the underworld until it was captured by Hercules as the last of his Twelve Labors. He was then replaced by a two-headed dog named Orthrus. The meaning of this creature's name is undetermined.

**Etymology**: Ken's surname is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color green (綠, *midori*).

### Daigo Kurogami

**Motifs**: Black, Letter D

Black is a color resulting from the complete absorption of light which is an achromatic color like white and grey. It is symbolically used to represent things like darkness, solemnity, and authority. The word likely comes from the Proto-Germanic word "blakkaz", which means 'burned'.

The letter "D" (lowercase form of 'd') is the fourth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is believed to be based on the Semitic letter "Daleth", which represents a fish or a door. Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is the letter Delta.

**Beyblade**: Dark Deathscyther

Dark Deathscyther Forge Jaggy (known as **Dark Doomscizor** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on scythe blades and a creepy skeleton.

**Beyblade Motif**: Grim Reaper

The Grim Reaper is a portrayal of the concept of Death in different mythologies. It is portrayed as a living skeleton wearing a black cloak and wielding a scythe, which it uses to kill those at their time of death.

**Etymology**: Daigo's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color black (黒, *kuro*).

### Wakiya Murasaki

**Motifs**: Purple, Letter W

Purple is a any color with a hue between red and blue. It has long been associated with royalty and also represents things like magic, mystery, and piety (religious devotion). The name comes from the Greek word "porphura" which refers to the Tyrian purple dye used in classical antiquity.

The letter "W" (lowercase form of 'w') is the twenty-third letter in the modern English alphabet. While usually representing a consonant, it is also a vowel in some languages. It did not exist in the classical Latin alphabet, instead evolving over time from the sound of "double-u" (which is where the English pronunciation comes from). The symbol comes from a pair of letter V's joined in the middle.

**Beyblade**: Wild Wyvern

Wild Wyvern Vertical Orbit (known as **Wild Wyvron** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on dragons and wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Wyvern

A wyvern is a legendary bipedal dragon that is commonly portrayed in heraldry and modern fantasy. They possess a pair of wings and a tail that ends in a diamond or arrow shaped tip. Unlike four-legged dragons, the wyvern of folklore did not breathe fire. Their origins are generally traced to the ancient Greeks or the Wales of the United Kingdom. Their name is not officially used to describe this creature prior to the seventeenth century, the word instead deriving from the Latin root 'vipera' which is the origin of the viper snake.

**Etymology**: Wakiya's surname is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color purple (紫, *murasaki*).

### Xander Shakadera

**Motifs**: Cochineal, Letter X

Cochineal, also known as carmine, is a specific shade of red created from the scale insect of the same name. The word ultimately comes from the Latin word "coccinus", meaning 'scarlet-colored'.

The letter "X" (lowercase form of 'x') is the twenty-fourth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Chi.

**Beyblade**: Xeno Xcalibur

Xeno Xcalibur Magnum Impact (known as **Xeno Xcalius** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a broadsword.

**Beyblade Motif**: Excalibur

Excalibur, also known as Caliburnus in Latin, is the legendary sword of King Arthur, sometimes described as having magical powers or being associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. Despite modern legends claiming it is the same as the Sword in the Stone, they are two different swords in proper Arthurian legend. The name comes from the Welsh name of the sword "Caledfwlch", roughly meaning 'hard breach' which is often considered to be related to Caladbolg from Irish mythology.

**Etymology**: Xander's surname (in the original Japanese) contains the Japanese word for the color cochineal (臙脂, *enji*).

### Yugo Nansui

**Motifs**: Jade Green, Letter Y

Jade, also known as jade green, is a shade of strong yellowish green which is based on the most common color of the namesake gemstone in popular culture.

The letter "Y" (lowercase form of 'y') is the twenty-fifth and penultimate letter in the modern English alphabet. It mostly represents a vowel and is rarely a consonant. The oldest direct ancestor of the letter is "waw" from Semitic language. The form of the modern letter is derived from the Greek letter Upsilon.

**Beyblade**: Yaeger Yggdrasil

Yaeger Yggdrasil Gravity Yielding (known as **Yugen Yegdrion** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on dragons.

**Beyblade Motif**: Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil is an immense and sacred tree in which all things in Norse cosmology exist and whose branches extend far into the heavens. Attested to in the Poetic Edda, it is an immense ash tree which is visited by the gods daily to hold traditional assemblies. It has long been discussed in the field of Germanic philology (the study of Germanic languages) as an major example of sacred trees and groves in Germanic mythology. Its name is thought to translate to 'Odin's horse', although some disagree on this interpretation.

**Etymology**: Yugo's surname contains the On'yomi reading of a Japanese kanji for the color green (翠, *sui*) which nowadays is used to specifically refer to jade green.

### Ukyo Ibuki

**Motifs**: Letter U

The letter "U" (lowercase form of 'u') is the twenty-first letter in the modern English alphabet. It is derived from the Semitic letter "waw", based on an Egyptian hieroglyph for a mace or foul.

**Beyblade**: Unlock Unicorn

Unlock Unicorn Down Needle (known as **Uber Unicrest** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a horn's mane and a horseshoe.

**Beyblade Motif**: Unicorn

The Unicorn is a legendary creature that has existed since the times of antiquity and has appeared in various different mythologies around the world. Its most common appearance is as a horse with a large spiral horn protruding from its forehead which is capable of curing sickness and purifying poisoned water. It is associated as a wild creature who lives peacefully in the woods as a symbol of purity. Its name comes from Latin and means 'single horn'.

### Zac Kaneguro

**Motifs**: Gold, Letter Z

Gold, also known as golden, is a shade of strong yellow based on the chemical element of the same name. Common concepts associated with the color gold include luxury, success, royalty, and fortune. The word "gold" is derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'gleam' or 'to shine'.

The letter "Z" (lowercase form of 'z') is the twenty-sixth and final letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Zeta, which itself was based on the Semitic symbol "zayin" representing a weapon or sword.

**Beyblade**: Zillion Zeus

Zillion Zeus Infinity Weight (known as **Zillion Zeutron** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on thunderbolts.

**Beyblade Motif**: Zeus

Zeus is the god of thunder and the sky in Greek mythology who is the king of the gods and leader of the Olympians. The most common symbol of Zeus is the thunderbolt, with the Ancient Greeks believing that Zeus physically threw lightning down from the heavens during a storm after which an eagle would retrieve them and return the thunderbolts to Zeus for future use. Despite being the chief of the gods, he cheated on his wife Hera a ludicrous number of times in a wide variety of ways. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Jupiter.

**Etymology**: Zac's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color gold (金, *kane*). His name is also an homage to Zac Efron.

### Orochi Ginba

**Motifs**: Silver, Letter O

Silver, also known as metallic gray, is a shade of gray representing the color of the namesake chemical element when polished. It is commonly associated with concepts such as wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. The name comes from the Proto-Germanic word "silubra".

The letter "O" (lowercase form of 'o') is the fifteenth letter in the modern English alphabet and the fourth vowel letter. It is based on a depiction of the human eye, with its equivalents being the Phoenician letter "eyn" and the Greek letter Omicron.

**Beyblade**: Obelisk Odin

Obelisk Odin Triple Xtreme (known as **Omni Odax** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. It's design is based on swords and a red-eyed head.

**Beyblade Motif**: Odin

Odin, also known as "Woden" in Old English, is a widely revered god in Germanic paganism most commonly associated as the Allfather of Norse mythology. Common portrayals of him have him as a one-eyed and long-bearded man wielding the legendary spear Gungnir. He is accompanied by his animal familiars Geri and Freki the wolves as well as the ravens Huginn and Muninn who gather information from Midgard. His name ultimately steams from the Old Norse theonym "Odinn".

**Etymology**: Orochi's surname contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color silver (銀, *gin*).

### Ben Azuki

**Motifs**: Maroon, Letter B

Maroon is a brownish shade of deep reddish brown derived from the French word for the chestnut ("marron"). It is commonly associated with force, passion, and wisdom.

The letter "B" (lowercase form of 'b') is the second letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Beta, which itself is based on the Proto-Sinaitic glyph representing a house.

**Beyblade**: Beast Behemoth

Beast Behemoth Heavy Hold (known as **Beast Betromoth** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a generic monster.

**Beyblade Motif**: Behemoth

Behemoth is a beast from the Hebrew Bible which is a form of the primeval chaos-monster created by God at the beginning of creation. Often paired with another monster named Leviathan, the term "behemoth" is commonly used nowadays to refer to any especially large or powerful entity.

**Etymology**: Ben's surname is a Japanese word for a specific type of bean (小豆, *azuki*) which also refers to a specific shade of reddish brown.

### Quon Limon

**Motifs**: Yellow-Green, Letter Q

The letter "Q" (lowercase form of 'q') is the seventeenth letter of the modern English alphabet. The letter's shape is believed to be based on the eye of a needle or possibly a monkey with its tail hanging down. Possible origins include the Egyptian hieroglyph "wj" and the Greek symbol Qoppa.

**Beyblade**: Quad Quetzalcoatl

Quad Quetzalcoatl Jerk Press (known as **Quill Quetziko** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on the cobra and large wings.

**Beyblade Motif**: Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl is an important deity from Aztec mythology who is associated as the god of life, light, and wisdom as well as the lord of the day and the winds. He is most commonly depicted in common culture as a feathered serpent. His name means 'Precious serpent' in the Nahuatl language, but Ixtlilxochitl (a descendant of Aztec royalty) explained that his name is supposed to allegorically mean 'Wisest of Men'.

**Etymology**: Quon's surname (in the original Japanese) is the Japanese word for the color yellow-green (黄緑, *kimidori*).

### Gabe Brunai

**Motifs**: Brown, Letter G

Brown is a composite color associated as a darker shade of orange or a combination of orange and black. The color is widely viewed in nature, due to being the color of dark wood or rich soil. It is positively associated with warmth, wildlife, and the autumn season, although opinion surveys indicate brown as the least favorite color of the general public. The name is associated with the Old English word "brun", which refers to any dark shade of color.

The letter "G" (lowercase form of 'g') is the seventh letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is based on a variant of the letter "C"

**Beyblade**: Gigant Gaia

Gigant Gaia Quarter Fusion (known as **Giga Gainon** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on solid stone and golem heads.

**Beyblade Motif**: Gaia

Gaia, also spelled as Gaea, is the personification of the Earth and the ancestral mother of all living things in Greek mythology. Her counterpart in Roman mythology is Terra. Her name comes from a poetical form of the Ancient Greek word for land.

**Etymology**: Gabe's surname (in the original Japanese) contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color brown (茶, *cha*).

### Lui Shirosagi

**Motifs**: White, Letter L

White is the lightest of all colors and the opposite of black which has no alternative hues, formed when all visible wavelengths of light are combined together. The color is most commonly associated with perfection, purity, neutrality, and is heavily important in almost all world religions. The name comes from a Proto-Indo-European root word which roughly means 'to be bright' or 'light'.

The letter "L" (lowercase form of 'l') is the twelfth letter of the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for an ox goad or cattle prod (though some have suggested that the symbol represents a shepherd's staff). Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is Lambda.

**Beyblade**: Lost Longinus

Lost Longinus Nine Spiral (known as **Lost Luinor** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on dragons and spears.

**Beyblade Motif**: Saint Longinus

Longinus is the name given to a Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus with a lance following his Crucifixion. He is often thought in modern Christian traditions to have converted to Christianity and his weapon is known as the Holy Lance or the Spear of Destiny. His name is not given in the canonical Gospels of the Hebrew Bibles, instead originating in the Gospel of Nicodemus. The name is likely a Latinized version of the Greek word "lonche", used to describe the lance mentioned in Biblical verse John 19:34.

**Etymology**: Lui's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color white (白, *shiro*).

### Hoji Konda

**Motifs**: Navy Blue, Letter H

The letter "H" (lowercase form of 'h') is the eighth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is based on the Semitic letter 'heth". The design is likely meant to represent a fence. Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is Heta, an alternative form of the letter Eta.

**Beyblade**: Holy Horusood

Holy Horusood Upper Claw (known as **Hyper Horusood** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a bird and incorporates the Eye of Ra.

**Beyblade Motif**: Horus

Horus is a significant deity from Egyptian mythology most notable as the god of kingship and the sky. He is most often portrayed as a peregrine falcon or as a man with a falcon head. He plays a key role in the Osiris myth as the son of the title god and Isis while rivaling the evil Set. Horus' name is generally thought to mean 'the distant one' or 'one who is above'.

**Etymology**: Hoji's surname contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color navy blue (紺, *kon*). Hoji's entire name is also an homage to Koji Konda.

### Akira Yamatoga

**Motifs**: Letter A

The letter "A" (lowercase form of 'a') is the first letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter alpha., which itself is based on the Phoenician letter "aleph".

**Beyblade**: Acid Anubis

Acid Anubis Yell Orbit (known as **Atlas Anubion** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a jackal head.

**Beyblade Motif**: Anubis

Anubis is the Egyptian god of death, the afterlife, and the underworld most often depicted as having a canine head. Anubis' main role was as a god who weighed a person's soul to determine whether they could enter the realm of the dead. He is one of the most frequently depicted and mentioned gods in the Egyptian pantheon, despite no relevant myths involving him. His name in Ancient Egyptian means 'a royal child' ("anpu"), with Anubis being the Greek rendering of this god's name.

**Etymology**: Akira's surname (in the original Japanese) is the Japanese word for a shade of golden yellow (山吹, *yamabuki*).

### Jin Aizawa

**Motifs**: Indigo, Letter J

Indigo is a deep color heavily close to blue. It is named after the Latin word "indicum", meaning 'Indian', as the namesake indigo dye used to make the color was originally exported to Europe from India in ancient times.

The letter "J" (lowercase form of 'j') is the tenth letter of the modern English alphabet. Originally, the letter was used as a variant of the letter "I".

**Beyblade**: Jail Jormungand

Jail Jormungand Infinity Cycle (known as **Jumbo Jormuntor** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on coiled serpents.

**Beyblade Motif**: Jormungandr

Jormungandr, also known as the World Serpent, is a legendary sea serpent hailing from Norse mythology. The offspring of the trickster god Loki and the giantess Angrbooa, this serpent was large enough to wrap its body around the entire world. During the end of the Norse apocalypse called Ragnarok, Jormungandr will battle against its archenemy Thor. The World Serpent's original name means 'huge monster' in Old Norse.

**Etymology**: Jin's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color indigo (藍, *ai*).

### Naoki Minamo

**Motifs**: Letter N

The letter "N" (lowercase form of 'n') is the fourteenth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for a snake ("djet"). Its uppercase form is likely based on the Greek letter Nu.

**Beyblade**: Nova Neptune

Nova Neptune Vertical Trans (known as **Nova Nepstrius** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on ocean waves and a crowned person.

**Beyblade Motif**: Neptune

Neptune is the Roman god of the sea who is the brother of Jupiter and Pluto. His symbols include the horse, the trident, and the dolphin. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Poseidon.

### Other Beyblades

* Fang Fenrir

Fang Fenrir Boost Jaggy is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on a wolf.

**Beyblade Motif**: Fenrir

Fenrir is a mythological creature hailing from Norse mythology which resembles a gigantic wolf. Norse legend attributes him as the son of Loki and the giantess Angrbooa. It is believed in legend that Fenrir will kickstart the Norse apocalypse called Ragnarok by killing the god Odin. Knowing this, Odin captured the beast and chained him to his throne which ironically is the motivation behind Fenrir's prophesied action. His name is means "fen-dweller" in Norse, a fen being a type of wetland like a swamp or marsh.

* Mad Minoboros

Mad Minoboros Quarter Quake is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. It's design is based on a bovine head.

**Beyblade Motif**: Minotaur

The Minotaur is a legendary creature from Greek mythology that resembles a humanoid with the head of a bovine. The creature's origin starts with Minos, the king of the island Crete who refused to sacrifice a bull to Poseidon because of its beauty. His punishment was a curse on his wife Pasiphae that made her fall in love with the bull, later mating and giving birth to the Minotaur. In shame, Minos forced the legendary inventor Daedalus to build a massive maze-like structure called the Labyrinth to imprison the beast. Every year, the Minotaur would be granted food in the form of seven men and seven women who were locked inside of the Labyrinth to be chased down and killed. The Minotaur would later be killed by the hero Theseus with assistance from Minos' daughter Ariadne. The beast's name translates in Ancient Greek to 'the Bull of Minos'.

* Psychic Phantom

Psychic Phantom Polish Weight is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on wisp-like spirits and skulls.

**Beyblade Motif**: Phantom

A phantom is the soul of a dead person or animal which can manifest into the living world.

* Exceed Evil-Eye

Exceed Evil-Eye 2Glaive Wight is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System. Its design is based on horned serpents and the iris of the human eye.

Beyblade Motif: Evil Eye

* Baldur Bumper Bite

**Beyblade Motif**: Bald

Baldr, also known as Balder and Baldur, is a god from Norse mythology attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. He is most famous for his tragic death which heralds the coming of the apocalyptic Ragnarok. His name ultimately stems from the Proto-Germanic word "Baldraz" (meaning 'hero' or 'prince').

* Diomedes D2 Triple Accel

**Beyblade Motif**: Diomedes

Diomedes, also known as a Diomede, is a hero from Greek mythology best known for his participation in the Trojan War. He became the King of Argos and was regarded alongside Ajax the Great and Agamemnon as one of the greatest warriors out of all the Achaeans. Diomedes is worshipped as a divine being under various names in both Italy and Greece. His name means 'god-like cunning' or 'advised by Zeus' in Greek.

## Beyblade Burst Evolutions

### Sisco Karlisle

**Beyblade**: Kreis Satan

Kreis Satan 2Glaive Loop (known as **Kinetic Satomb** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Satan

Satan, also called the Devil, is the ultimate evil in all Abrahamic religions. Many religions believe that the Devil was originally the angel Lucifer, who fell from heaven after attempting to replace God.

### Free de la Hoya

**Beyblade**: Drain Fafnir

Drain Fafnir 8 Nothing is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Fafnir

Fafnir is a dragon from Germanic folklore. In Norse mythology, he is the greedy son of the sorcerer Hreidmar who turned into his draconic form through the usage of a magic ring. He would later be killed by the sword Gram, wielded by the legendary hero Sigurd. The story of Fafnir continues to influence modern times, serving as the inspiration for Smaug and Gollum in the Lord of the Rings. His name is Old Norse for 'the embracer'.

**Etymology**: Free's name is inspired by Oscar De La Hoya.

### Cuza Ackermann

**Beyblade**: Alter Chronos

Alter Chronos 6Meteor Trans is a Balance-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Chronos

Chronos is the personification of time in pre-Socratic philosophy who is usually portrayed as an old man with a thick grey beard. He is often confused with the Titan Kronos due to their names being similar. According to the Greek philosopher Plutarch, the Ancient Greeks believed that Kronos was an allegorical name for Chronos.

### Joshua Boon

**Beyblade**: Blast Jinnius

Blast Jinnius 5Glaive Guard is a Defense-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Djinn

Djinn is a very broad term for a spirit in Islamic mythology. They are often portrayed as malicious, but are sometimes considered benevolent. They are nowadays mostly associated with the Arabian folktale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.

### Boa Alacazaba

**Beyblade**: Arc Bahamut

Arc Bahamut 2Bump Atomic (known as **Arc Balkesh** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the God Layer System

**Beyblade Motif**: Bahamut

Bahamut, also known as Bahamoot, is a monster from Arabic mythology who lies beneath the Earth while holding it up. His name is thought to derive from the biblical Behemoth.

### Norman Traver

**Beyblade**: Twin Nemesis

Twin Nemesis 3Hit Jaggy (known as **Twin Noctemis** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Nemesis

Nemesis is the personification of retribution and a member of the Oceanides in ancient Greek mythology, specifically representing punishment for one having arrogance before the gods. The word comes from a Greek word meaning 'to give what is due'.

### Django del Toro

**Beyblade**: Inferno Ifrit

Inferno Ifrit Magnum Liner is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ifrit

The Ifrit is a powerful demon from Islamic mythology. They are believed to be entities whose bodies are made of smoke and fire who live in the underworld as spirits of the dead. While they are attributed as ruthless and wicked, they are not fundamentally evil and sometimes perform the will of God. Their name is believed to derive from the Arabic word "afra", which means 'rub with dust' or 'roll into dust'.

### Ghasem Madal

**Beyblade**: Maximus Garuda

Maximus Garuda 8Flow Flugel is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Garuda

The Garuda is a legendary bird-like creature from Hindu and Buddhist faith, known as the Karura in Japan. It is commonly believed to be the mount of the god Vishnu and a protector who can can travel across great distances in record time. The creature is a major symbol in the countries of India, Thailand, and Indonesia.

### Ren Wu Sun

**Beyblade**: Shelter Regulus

Shelter Regulus 5Star Tower is a Balance-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Regulus

Regulus, also known as Alpha Leonis, is the brightest object in the Leo constellation and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Its traditional name is the Latin word for a prince.

### Clio Delon

**Beyblade**: Deep Chaos

Deep Chaos 4Flow Bearing (known as **Deep Caynox** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Chaos

Chaos is the mythological void state which preceded the creation of the universe, which is primarily spoken off in Greco-Roman mythology. The term is commonly used in the context of cosmogony, where it is believed to be the first thing in existence. The name comes from ancient Greek and can be translated as 'emptiness' or 'vast void'.

### Kurt Baratier

**Beyblade**: Beat Kukulcan

Beat Kukulcan 7Under Hunter (known as **Boom Khalzar** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Kukulcan

Kukalkan is the name of a Mesoamerican serpent deity that was worshipped by the Yucatec Mayans prior to the Spanish conquest of the Yucatan Peninsula. Little is known about the mythology of this deity and he is often closely related to the Quetzalcoatl of Aztec mythology. His name literally means 'feathered snake'.

### Other Beyblades

* Orichalcum Outer Octa

**Beyblade Motif**: Orichalcum

Orichalcum or Aurichalcum is a legendary metal mentioned of in several ancient writings thought to be highly valuable. It is associated in many works with the lost city of Atlantis. The name is derived from the Greek compound word "oreikhalkos", literally meaning 'mountain copper'.

* Orpheus O2 Armed Defense

**Beyblade Motif**: Orpheus

Orpheus was a legendary bard, musician, and prophet in Greek mythology who travelled with Jason and the Argonauts as well as descending into the underworld to recover his lost wife Eurydice. Stories involving him center on his ability to charm all living things with his music. He is considered one of the significant figures in Western culture's reception of classical mythology, being portrayed or alluded to throughout popular culture. His name is thought to come from the verb root meaning 'to change allegiance'.

* Surtr S2 Spread Quake

**Beyblade Motif**: Surtr

Surtr, also known as Surt in modern English, is a jotunn from Norse mythology attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. He is foretold as being a major figure during Ragnarok, who will battle against the Aesir and use his sword to engulf the Earth in flames. His name is the Old Norse word for the color black.

* Tyros T2 Infinity Zephyr

Beyblade Motif: Tyros

## Beyblade Burst Turbo

### Aiga Akaba

**Motif**: Red

Red is a primary color which is historically is associated with danger and courage. Modern understanding associates the color with passion, anger, and love. It is associated in Asian countries with happiness and good fortune. The name is derived from "raud", the Germanic word for the color.

**Beyblade**: Z Achilles

Z Achilles 11 Xtend is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Achilles

Achilles is a hero of the Trojan War and the central character of the Iliad hailing from Greek mythology. His most legendary feat is slaying the Trojan prince Hector outside of the gates of Troy. He was dipped into the river Styx by his mother Thetis which made him invincible, however the waters never touched his heel due to Thetis holding him from that particular body part, which led to his death when a stray arrow struck him in his heel. In modern times, the term "Achilles' heel" is used to refer to someone who has a particular weakness despite being strong in other areas as an allusion to this myth. His name is thought to come from a fusion of Greek words meaning 'he whose people have distress'.

**Etymology**: Aiga's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color red (赤, *aka*).

### Ranjiro Kiyama

**Motif**: Yellow

Yellow is a primary color which was one of the first colors used in art. It is culturally associated with humor and gentleness. In Asian countries, the color is associated with glory and wisdom. The name of the color is derived from the Germanic word for the color, "gelwaz".

**Beyblade**: Crash Ragnaruk

Crash Ragnaruk 11Reach Wedge (known as **Crash Roktavor** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ragnarok

Ragnarok is Norse mythology's version of the apocalypse or the end of the world, primarily attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. It is a series of events where numerous great figures die and the world is destroyed only to be reborn with surviving gods and two human survivors rebuilding the world. Ragnarok is an important event in Norse mythology and is a key subject in Germanic studies. The name is Old Norse for 'Twilight of the Gods'.

**Etymology**: Ranjiro's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color yellow (黄, *ki*).

### Fubuki Sumiye

**Motif**: Black

Black is a color resulting from the complete absorption of light which is an achromatic color like white and grey. It is symbolically used to represent things like darkness, solemnity, and authority. The word likely comes from the Proto-Germanic word "blakkaz", which means 'burned'.

**Beyblade**: Emperor Forneus

Emperor Forneus 0 Yard is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Forneus

Forneus is the thirtieth demonic spirit listed in the Ars Goetia. He is a Great Marquis of Hell with twenty-nine legions of demons serving him who is most known for his positive reputation. Often depicted as a sea monster, he can make people loved by both friends and foes alike as well as grant the knowledge and understanding of other languages. His name appears to be based on "fornus" (meaning 'oven').

**Etymology**: Fubuki's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for ink (墨, *sumi*) which specifically refers to black ink.

### Suoh Genji

**Motif**: Vermilion

**Beyblade**: Hell Salamander

Hell Salamander 12 Operate (known as **Heat Salamander** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Salamander

The Salamander is a creature originating from the works of Paracelsus and alchemic beliefs. The Salamander is an elemental, a spirit that represents and embodies one of the four basic elements of the universe. The Salamander is specifically the spirit of fire.

**Etymology**: Suoh's surname (in the original Japanese) contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color vermilion (朱, *shu*).

### Hae-jin Oh

**Beyblade**: Archer Hercules

Archer Hercules 13 Eternal is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Hercules

### Phi

**Beyblade**: Revive Phoenix

Revive Phoenix 10 Friction is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Phoenix

The phoenix is a creature from Greek mythology that possesses analogs in the beliefs of many other cultures. It is a bird imbued with the element of fire that is a common symbol of immortality thanks to its famous ability to resurrect itself. The creature's name is believed to derive from the Greek word "phoinix", which can refer to the country of Phoenicia (also known as the land of the sunrise) or the color purple (which in ancient times was symbolic of fire).

### Laban Vanot

**Beyblade**: Vise Leopard

Vise Leopard 12Lift Destroy is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Leopard

The leopard (Panthera pardus) is a large wild cat that primarily lives in Africa, Asia, and Russia. The species is known for its spotted fur that it uses as camouflage. Its name comes from the Greek word "leopardos", which means 'lion pard' (the pard is a mythological creature believed to resemble the leopard).

### Xavier Bogard

**Beyblade**: Buster Xcalibur

Buster Xcalibur 1' Sword (known as **Breaker Xcalius** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Excalibur

### Kyle Hakim

**Beyblade**: Hazard Kerbeus

Hazard Kerbeus 7 Atomic is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Cerberus

Cerberus is a multi-headed hellhound from Greek mythology. It was once in charge of guarding the gates of the underworld until it was captured by Hercules as the last of his Twelve Labors. He was then replaced by a two-headed dog named Orthrus. The meaning of this creature's name is undetermined.

### Hyde

**Beyblade**: Dead Hades

Dead Hades 11 Turn Zephyr' (known as **Dread Hades** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Hades

Hades is the god of the dead and king of the underworld in Greek mythology. His name's exact origin is uncertain, but has generally been seen as meaning 'the unseen one'. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Pluto.

### Evel Oxford

**Beyblade**: Orb Egis

Orb Egis Outer Quest (known as **Orb Engaard** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Aegis

The aegis is the legendary shield carried by the goddess Athena in Greek mythology which is sometimes said to depict the head of a Gorgon. The word in Greek means things like 'violent windstorm' and 'goatskin coat'.

### Count Nightfell

**Beyblade**: Duo Eclipse

Duo Eclipse 7Star Unite is a Balance-type Beyblade of the God Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Apollo, Artemis

Apollo is an Olympian deity in Greco-Roman mythology. He is recognized as the god of the Sun, archery, music, healing, and knowledge among other things. He is the twin brother of the goddess Artemis, seen as the most beautiful of the gods, and the national divinity of Ancient Greece.

Artemis is an Olympian deity in Greco-Roman mythology. She is recognized as the goddess of the Moon, nature, the hunt, childbirth, and animals among other things. She is the twin sister of the god Apollo and is one of the most prominent lunar deities in all of mythology. Her Roman counterpart is named Diana.

### Other Beyblades

* Cyclops C4 5 Flugel-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Cyclops

The Cyclops is a species of Greek mythological creature most well known for possessing a single, large eyeball on its forehead. They are described in various sources as being a race of craftsman, believed to have created Zeus' lightning bolt which is his primary weapon. Various Cyclopes are encountered in numerous Greek myths and folktales and a wide number of named members of the species are attested to. Their name means 'round eyed' in Greek.

* Dullahan D4 7 Tower-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Dullahan

The Dullahan is a mythological creature from Irish folklore. It is believed to look like a man carrying around there own severed head, riding a chariot covered in candles drawn by a black horse. The Dullahan uses a human spinal column as a whip and it is believed to be provide transportation to the land of the dead. While it is most commonly male, female portrayals do exist.

* Gargoyle G4 8 Massive-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Gargoyle

The gargoyle is a monster from horror and fantasy fiction based on the architectural element of the same name. They are associated as magically animated stone creatures who possess animal-like features and function as guardians for cathedrals or castles. Other interpretations portray them as ordinary gargoyles possessed by demons or living statues. The name is based on the French word "gargouille", which refers to the throat. One function of gargoyle statues is having them function as a fountain by spraying water out of their sculpted mouth, coming up from their throat.

* Kraken K4 11 Prevail-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Kraken

The Kraken is a legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore that resembles a gigantic cephalopod. According to Norse mythology, the creature is found on the coasts of Norway and Greenland and is capable of sinking ships. Modern authors speculate that the legends are based on ancient sightings of the real-life giant squid (Architeuthis dux). Its name might be based on a Swedish word "krake" (meaning something twisted, also the modern German word for the octopus).

* Morrigna M4 2 Loop-S

**Beyblade Motif**: The Morrigan

The Morrigan, also known as Morrigu or by her Modern Irish name Mor-Rioghain, is a figure from Irish mythology associated with war and the fates of doom and death thought to be the envious wife of The Dagda. She most commonly appears in the form of a crow and is though to encourage warriors to do brave deeds while striking fear into their enemies. She is sometimes thought to actually be a collective name for a trio of individuals: Badb, Macha, and Nemain (sometimes Anand in place of Nemain). Her Modern Irish name can be literally translated as 'Phantom Queen' while there is disagreement on the meaning of The Morrigan's classic name.

* Ogre O4 1 Jaggy-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Ogre

An ogre (called an ogress if female) is a legendary monster usually seen as a hideous looking humanoid that eats children or humans in general. They have appeared in many different mediums such as mythology, folklore, fiction, and literature like fairy tales. The word is the French pronunciation of Orcus, one of the gods of the underworld in Greek mythology.

* Rudr R4 12 Fusion-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Rudra

Rudra is a Rigvedic deity associated with the goddess Shiva, the wind, medicine, and animals. He is praised as the "mightiest of the mighty" in the Rigveda and the Shri Rudram hymn which is important to the Shaivism sect of Hinduism is dedicated to Rudra. His name can be viewed as the Sanskrit word for 'roarer'.

* Sphinx S4 6 Accel-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Sphinx

A sphinx is a legendary creature that appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology. They have a human head, the body of a lion, and falcon wings. One Greek legend describes them as treacherous and challenging people with a deadly riddle. The most famous depiction of the creature is the Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue located on the western bank of the Nile River which is a common symbol of Egyptian culture. The name of this beast could hail from the Latin word for "strangling" or from the Egyptian word meaning "divine image".

* Typhon T4 4 Defense-S

**Beyblade Motif**: Typhon

Typhon is a monstrous giant and one of the deadliest creatures from Greek mythology. Believed to be the son of Gaia, Typhon and his mate Echidna were the progenitors of many famous monsters. After attempting to overthrow Zeus, he was cast down into Tartarus. Typhon's name is thought to derive from the Greek word "tuphos", meaning 'whirlwind'.

## Beyblade Burst Rise

### Dante Koryu

**Motif**: Rainbow

**Beyblade**: Ace Dragon

Ace Dragon Sting Charge Zan is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Dragon

A dragon is a large serpentine creature found in the folklore and mythology of many cultures worldwide. The word "dragon" is derived from the Latin word for the creature (draco). Ace Dragon is specifically modelled after a Western/European dragon.

**Etymology**: Dante's surname contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for a rainbow (虹, *ko*).

### Delta Zakuro

**Motif**: Madder Red

**Beyblade**: Venom Diabolos

Venom Diabolos Vanguard Bullet (known as **Venom Devolos** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Devil

Satan, also called the Devil, is the ultimate evil in all Abrahamic religions. Many religions believe that the Devil was originally the angel Lucifer, who fell from heaven after attempting to replace God.

**Etymology**: Delta's surname (in the original Japanese) is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for a shade of deep red (茜, *akane*).

### Arman Kusaba

**Motif**: Green

Green is a primary color which is heavily associated with nature. The color is also believed to represent life, health, spring, and hope. In Asian countries, the color is associated with fertility and happiness. The name of the color is based on Germanic roots meaning "growing grass".

**Beyblade**: Bushin Ashura

Bushin Ashura Hurricane Keep Ten (known as **Bushin Ashindra** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Asura

Asura are a class of beings in Indic religions (most commonly Hinduism and Buddhism) described as power-seeking clans who are constantly at war with another race called the devas. They are powerful superhuman demigods often divided into good asuras and evil ones. Their name is thought to come from the Sanskrit word "Asu", which refers to departed spirits.

**Etymology**: Arman's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for grass (草, *kusa*) which would refer to the specific shade of green associated with the plant.

### Ichika Kindo

**Motif**: Gold

Gold, also known as golden, is a shade of strong yellow based on the chemical element of the same name. Common concepts associated with the color gold include luxury, success, royalty, and fortune. The word "gold" is derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'gleam' or 'to shine'.

**Beyblade**: Archer Hercules

Archer Hercules Gravity Operate is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Cho-Z Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Hercules

**Etymology**: Ichika's surname contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color gold (金, *kin*).

### Fumiya Kindo

**Motif**: Gold

Gold, also known as golden, is a shade of strong yellow based on the chemical element of the same name. Common concepts associated with the color gold include luxury, success, royalty, and fortune. The word "gold" is derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'gleam' or 'to shine'.

**Beyblade**: Wizard Fafnir

Wizard Fafnir Ratchet Rise Sen is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Fafnir

Fafnir is a dragon from Germanic folklore. In Norse mythology, he is the greedy son of the sorcerer Hreidmar who turned into his draconic form through the usage of a magic ring. He would later be killed by the sword Gram, wielded by the legendary hero Sigurd. The story of Fafnir continues to influence modern times, serving as the inspiration for Smaug and Gollum in the Lord of the Rings. His name is Old Norse for 'the embracer'.

**Etymology**: Fumiya's surname contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color gold (金, *kin*).

### Joe Lazure

**Motif**: Lapis Lazuli

**Beyblade**: Judgement Joker

Judgement Joker 00Turn Trick Zan is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Joker

The Jokers are a pair of playing cards found in most modern decks, whose image is generally of a medieval court jester. While they originate from the French deck, they have also been found in Spanish and Italian decks starting in the 20th century. The Joker is used as a wild card in games that involve it.

**Etymology**: Joe's surname (in the original Japanese) contains the Japanese word for lapis lazuli (瑠璃, *ruri*).

### Lodin Hajima

**Beyblade**: Zwei Longinus

Zwei Longinus Drake Spiral' Metsu (known as **Zone Luinor** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Saint Longinus

Longinus is the name given to a Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus with a lance following his Crucifixion. He is often thought in modern Christian traditions to have converted to Christianity and his weapon is known as the Holy Lance or the Spear of Destiny. His name is not given in the canonical Gospels of the Hebrew Bibles, instead originating in the Gospel of Nicodemus. The name is likely a Latinized version of the Greek word "lonche", used to describe the lance mentioned in Biblical verse John 19:34.

### Pheng Hope

**Beyblade**: Heaven Pegasus

Heaven Pegasus 10Proof Low Sen (known as **Harmony Pegasus** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Pegasus

The Pegasus is a legendary creature from Greek mythology which resembles a white horse equipped with a pair of wings. Legends say that it is the child of Poseidon and Medusa and joined the epic hero Bellerophon in his journey to slay the Chimera. After Bellerophon died attempting to reach Mount Olympus, the Pegasus was transformed by Zeus into the constellation of the same name. This creature's name is based on the Greek word "pege" meaning 'spring' or 'well'.

### Blindt DeVoy

**Beyblade**: Dread Bahamut

Dread Bahamut 7Wall Orbit Metal Gen (known as **Dusk Balkesh** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Bahamut

Bahamut, also known as Bahamoot, is a monster from Arabic mythology who lies beneath the Earth while holding it up. His name is thought to derive from the biblical Behemoth.

### Arthur Peregrine

**Beyblade**: Prime Apocalypse

Prime Apocalypse 0Dagger Ultimate Reboot' is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Gatinko Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Apocalypse

The Apocalypse is a literary genre often associated with a supernatural being revealing cosmic mysteries or the future to a human intermediary. The term is used often nowadays to refer to the mythological concept regarding the end of the world, with many mythologies having their own variations on what the endtimes will be like. The word comes from the Ancient Greek word "apokalupsis", meaning 'revelation'.

### Gwyn Reynolds

Beyblade: Royal Genesis

**Beyblade Motif**: Genesis

Genesis is the name associated with the Jewish and Christian myth of how the world was created, primarily told about in the first two chapters of the Bible in the form of two stories. The first story involves God creating the heavens and Earth over the course of six days before resting. The second story involves the creation of the first man Adam, his placement in the Garden of Eden, and the birth of the first woman Eve. The word "Genesis" literally means 'In the Beginning' in Greek.

### Other Beyblades

* Poison Hydra 8'Angle Fusion' Gen

**Beyblade Motif**: Hydra

The Lernaean Hydra, more often known as simply the Hydra, is a serpentine water monster found in Greco-Roman mythology. The monster possessed a unique ability involving its many heads where every time one head was chopped off, two more would grow in its place. It was killed by the legendary hero Hercules as the second of his Twelve Labors.

## Beyblade Burst Surge

### Hikaru Hizashi

**Beyblade**: King Helios

King Helios Zone 1B (known as **Kolossal Helios** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Superking Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Helios

### Hyuga Hizashi

**Beyblade**: Super Hyperion

Super Hyperion Xceed 1A is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Superking Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Hyperion

### Lain Valhalla

**Beyblade**: Variant Lucifer

Variant Lucifer Mobius 2D (known as **Vex Lucius** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Superking Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Lucifer

## Beyblade Burst QuadDrive

### Bel Daizora

**Beyblade**: Dynamite Belial

Dynamite Belial Nexus Venture-2 (known as **Destruction Belfyre** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dynamite Battle System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Belial

Belial is a term occurring in the Hebrew Bible which later was personified as an alternative name for the devil in Christian texts.

### Bashara Suiro

**Motif**: Jade Green

Jade, also known as jade green, is a shade of strong yellowish green which is based on the most common color of the namesake gemstone in popular culture.

**Beyblade**: Death Solomon

Death Solomon Metal Fusion 2B (known as **Demise Spellscaper** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Superking Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: King Solomon

Solomon, also known as Jedidiah, was a monarch of ancient Israel and the successor of David according to the Hebrew Bible. He is thought to have built the First Temple in Jerusalem dedicated to the Jewish God and is often portrayed as wealthy, wise, and powerful. In non-biblical circles, he has come to be known as a magician who could command demons. His name means 'peaceful' in Hebrew.

**Etymology**: Bashara's surname contains the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color jade green (翠, *sui*).

### Ranzo Kiyama

**Motif**: Yellow

Yellow is a primary color which was one of the first colors used in art. It is culturally associated with humor and gentleness. In Asian countries, the color is associated with glory and wisdom. The name of the color is derived from the Germanic word for the color, "gelwaz".

**Beyblade**: Cyclone Ragnaruk

Cyclone Ragnaruk Giga Never-6 (known as **Cyclone Roktavor** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dynamite Battle System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ragnarok

Ragnarok is Norse mythology's version of the apocalypse or the end of the world, primarily attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. It is a series of events where numerous great figures die and the world is destroyed only to be reborn with surviving gods and two human survivors rebuilding the world. Ragnarok is an important event in Norse mythology and is a key subject in Germanic studies. The name is Old Norse for 'Twilight of the Gods'.

**Etymology**: Ranzo's surname contains the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color yellow (黄, *ki*).

### Rashad Goodman

**Beyblade**: Greatest Raphael

Greatest Raphael Over High Xtend+' (known as **Glory Ragnar** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dynamite Battle System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Raphael

Raphael is an archangel from Abrahamic religion first mentioned in the Book of Tobit from the 3rd or 2nd century BCE. He is not named in either the New Testament or the Quran, but later Christian tradition associated him with healing and he is understood in Islam as the angel who would blow a trumpet to announce the Day of Judgement. His name means 'God has healed', which is derived from a Hebrew root word.

### Ilya Mao

**Beyblade**: Magma Ifritor

Magma Ifritor I7 Ciquex-Q Jaggy-Q is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dynamite Battle System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ifrit

The Ifrit is a powerful demon from Islamic mythology. They are believed to be entities whose bodies are made of smoke and fire who live in the underworld as spirits of the dead. While they are attributed as ruthless and wicked, they are not fundamentally evil and sometimes perform the will of God. Their name is believed to derive from the Arabic word "afra", which means 'rub with dust' or 'roll into dust'.

### Phelix Payne

**Beyblade**: Prominence Phoenix

Prominence Phoenix Tapered Metal Universe-10 is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dynamite Battle System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Phoenix

The phoenix is a creature from Greek mythology that possesses analogs in the beliefs of many other cultures. It is a bird imbued with the element of fire that is a common symbol of immortality thanks to its famous ability to resurrect itself. The creature's name is believed to derive from the Greek word "phoinix", which can refer to the country of Phoenicia (also known as the land of the sunrise) or the color purple (which in ancient times was symbolic of fire).

## Fanon Characters

**The following characters are created and owned by GamepadtheDreamer. They are part of the** Whirlwind Contest **project.**

### Chojiro Odo

**Motifs**: Yellow, Letter C

Yellow is a primary color which was one of the first colors used in art. It is culturally associated with humor and gentleness. In Asian countries, the color is associated with glory and wisdom. The name of the color is derived from the Germanic word for the color, "gelwaz".

The letter "C" (lowercase form of 'c') is the third letter in the modern English alphabet. It is possesses two possible origins: one being the Egyptian hieroglyph for a staff sling, and the other being the Semitic depiction of a camel. Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is the letter Gamma.

**Beyblade**: Crash Calydonian

Crash Calydonian (known as **Crash Calydorus** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Calydonian Boar

The Calydonian Boar, also known as the Aetolian Boar, is a minor mythical creature from Greek mythology. It was sent by the goddess Artemis to ravage the region of Calydon (it's namesake) as revenge for the land's king Oeneus failing to properly worship her. A heroic adventure occurred where several legendary hunters attempted to kill it, including the great heroine Atalanta.

**Etymology**: Chojiro's surname is based on the Japanese word for the color ochre (黄土色, *odo-iro*), a specific shade of dark gold.

### Kaguya Fujiki

**Motifs**: Lavender, Letter K

Lavender is a light shade of purple or violet named after the flower of the same name.

The letter "K" (lowercase form of 'k') is the eleventh letter of the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Kappa, which itself is based on the Semitic word "kaph" representing an open hand.

**Beyblade**: Knight Kodama

Knight Kodama (known as **Knight Kodamin** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Kodama

Kodama (Tree Spirit) are spirits in Japanese folklore believed to inhabit trees. They are the souls of children who maintain the balance of nature and can take the form of a floating orb or a misshapen humanoid.

**Etymology**: Kaguya's surname is based on the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for lavender (藤, *fuji*).

### Ren Usumidori

**Motifs**: Green, Letter R

Green is a primary color which is heavily associated with nature. The color is also believed to represent life, health, spring, and hope. In Asian countries, the color is associated with fertility and happiness. The name of the color is based on Germanic roots meaning "growing grass".

The letter "R" (lowercase form of 'r') is the eighteenth letter of the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for a head, with its design also being inspired by the Greek letter Rho.

**Beyblade**: Rascal Ratatoskr

Rascal Ratatoskr (known as **Rascal Ratatol** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ratatoskr

Ratatoskr is a mythical creature from Norse mythology, depicted as a squirrel who runs up and town the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between other creatures living on the world tree. Ratatoskr is attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. His name is generally considered to mean 'drill-tooth' or 'bore-tooth' in Old Norse.

**Etymology**: Ren's surname is the Japanese word for lime green (薄緑, *usumidori*).

### Akihiko Kohaku

**Motifs**: Orange, Letter A

Orange is a secondary color produced by mixing yellow and red which is named after the fruit of the same name. It is most associated with amusement, extroversion, fire, energy, danger, and the autumn season.

The letter "A" (lowercase form of 'a') is the first letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter alpha., which itself is based on the Phoenician letter "aleph".

**Beyblade**: Assault Ahuizotl

Assault Ahuizotl (known as **Assault Ahwezot** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ahuizotl

The Ahuizotl is a mythological canine-like creature from Aztec mythology. They resemble small dogs who possess a large human-like hand on the end of a prehensile tail. They are associated as guarding lakes and killing those who disturb them or their home, although they sometimes maliciously attack humans unprovoked. Their name comes from the traditional Nahuatl language and means 'water dog'.

**Etymology**: Akihiko's surname is the Japanese word for amber (琥珀, *kohaku*), a specific shade of orange.

### Bella Sakura

**Motifs**: Pink, Letter B

Pink is a color that is a tint of red, named after a flower. The color is associated with the female, sweetness, sensitivity, and romance.

The letter "B" (lowercase form of 'b') is the second letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Beta, which itself is based on the Proto-Sinaitic glyph representing a house.

**Beyblade**: Banish Banshee

Banish Banshee (known as **Banish Bramshee** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Banshee

The Banshee is a legendary creature from Irish folklore. It is a female spirit who heralds the death of a family member with a deafening wail. The Banshee is often depicted as having long hair while wearing a grey cloak over a green dress and her eyes being red from constant weeping. Other depictions of the Banshee view her as having red hair, wearing white clothing, and possessing a ghastly complexion. Her name is thought to come from Old Irish and means 'fairy woman'.

**Etymology**: Bella's surname is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the cherry blossom (桜, *sakura*), which is associated with the color pink in Japanese culture.

### Sosuke Hirosawa

**Motifs**: Scarlet, Letter S

Scarlet is a bright red color, sometimes with a slightly orange tinge. It is associated with courage, passion, heat, and joy. In the Roman Catholic Church, scarlet is the color worn by a cardinal and is associated with the blood of Christ.

The letter "S" (lowercase form of 's') is the nineteenth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is based roughly on the Greek letter sigma.

**Beyblade**: Sandstorm Sobek

Sandstorm Sobek (known as **Sandstorm Sabek** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Sobek

Sobek, also known as Sobki, is an Egyptian god associated with the crocodile. Exact descriptions of him vary, but he is often portrayed as aggressive and associated with military prowess. It is believed that his name comes from an an Ancient Egyptian verb meaning 'he who unites' as a reference to how Sobek is the one who built Osiris after he was chopped apart, thus "reuniting" his dismembered limbs.

**Etymology**: Sosuke's surname is based on the On'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color scarlet (緋, *hi*).

### Goro Zouga

**Motifs**: White, Letter G

White is the lightest of all colors and the opposite of black which has no alternative hues, formed when all visible wavelengths of light are combined together. The color is most commonly associated with perfection, purity, neutrality, and is heavily important in almost all world religions. The name comes from a Proto-Indo-European root word which roughly means 'to be bright' or 'light'.

The letter "G" (lowercase form of 'g') is the seventh letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is based on a variant of the letter "C"

**Beyblade**: Guardian Ganesha

Guardian Ganesha (known as **Guardian Ganesho** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Ganesha

Ganesha is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon whose image can be found throughout India. He is regarded as the god of wisdom, the remover of obstacles, the bringer of good luck, and the patron of art and science. He is easily identifiable for having the head of an elephant. The name is likely a fusion of Sanskrit words roughly meaning 'lord/master of a group'.

**Etymology**: Goro's surname is the Japanese word for ivory (象牙, *zouga*) which can refer to a specific shade of white.

### Touma Kinsenka

**Motifs**: Gold, Letter T

Gold, also known as golden, is a shade of strong yellow based on the chemical element of the same name. Common concepts associated with the color gold include luxury, success, royalty, and fortune. The word "gold" is derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'gleam' or 'to shine'.

The letter "T" (lowercase form of 't') is the twentieth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is derived from the Semitic letter "Taw" via the Greek letter Tau. It is the most commonly used consonant in the English language.

**Beyblade**: Thrash Thunderbird

Thrash Thunderbird (known as **Thrash Thundrabard** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Thunderbird

The thunderbird is a legendary creature from Native American folklore who is also a popular cryptid. The thunderbird is a monstrously huge bird of prey who could control the electricity by flapping its wings and flashing its eyes. It is especially important to many Pacific Northwest Coast cultures, but it can be found in various forms elsewhere. It is thought by the scientific community that indigenous thunderbird stories are actually based on discoveries of pterosaur fossils by Native Americans.

**Etymology**: Touma's surname is the Japanese word for the marigold (金盞花, *kinsenka*) which can refer to a specific shade of gold.

### Daisuke Hanada

**Motifs**: Blue, Letter D

Blue is a primary color which has been an important color in art and decoration since ancient times. The color is most associated with intelligence, knowledge, and concentration. The name of the color is based on the German word "blao", which means shimmering.

The letter "D" (lowercase form of 'd') is the fourth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is believed to be based on the Semitic letter "Daleth", which represents a fish or a door. Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is the letter Delta.

**Beyblade**: Dauntless Dokkaebi

Dauntless Dokkaebi (known as **Dauntless Dokabo** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Dokkaebi

Dokkaebi, also known as "Korean goblins", are legendary creatures from Korean mythology and folklore which are different from ghosts (called "gwishin" in Korean). They are spirits with extraordinary powers that possess inanimate objects to pull pranks on humans, which allows them to vary wildly in appearance.

**Etymology**: Daisuke's surname is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for light blue (縹, *hanada*).

### Ziggy Wakatake

**Motifs**: Dark Green, Letter Z

The letter "Z" (lowercase form of 'z') is the twenty-sixth and final letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Zeta, which itself was based on the Semitic symbol "zayin" representing a weapon or sword.

**Beyblade**: Zoom Zombie

Zoom Zombie (known as **Zoom Zombraw** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Zombie

The zombie is a mythological undead creature that is a reanimated corpse that is commonly found in the horror and fantasy genres. While modern depictions tend to give zombies scientific origins like a virus, classic zombies are brought to life through magic like voodoo.

**Etymology**: Ziggy's surname is the Japanese word for a specific shade of green (若竹, *wakatake*).

### Luka Shikkoku

**Motifs**: Black, Letter L

Black is a color resulting from the complete absorption of light which is an achromatic color like white and grey. It is symbolically used to represent things like darkness, solemnity, and authority. The word likely comes from the Proto-Germanic word "blakkaz", which means 'burned'.

The letter "L" (lowercase form of 'l') is the twelfth letter of the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for an ox goad or cattle prod (though some have suggested that the symbol represents a shepherd's staff). Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is Lambda.

**Beyblade**: Lucky Loa

Lucky Loa (known as **Lucky Lowanger** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Loa

Loa, also called Lwa and loi, are spirits from Haitian Voodoo mythology. It is believed that over a thousand of these spirits exist, with a minimum of 232 having their names recorded and all of them possessing a unique personality. They are thought to serve as intermediaries between humanity and the transcendent creator Bondye, which provides spellcasters with supernatural gifts and talents in exchange for specific offerings. The practice of Voodoo was revived in the US state of Louisiana in the 19th century, allowing the religious aspects of the loa to live on. Their name means 'to bewitch' in the Setswana language of Botswana (a country in Southern Africa).

**Etymology**: Luka's surname is the Japanese word for jet black (漆黒, *shikkoku*).

### Makoto Shirogane

**Motifs**: Silver, Letter M

Silver, also known as metallic gray, is a shade of gray representing the color of the namesake chemical element when polished. It is commonly associated with concepts such as wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. The name comes from the Proto-Germanic word "silubra".

The letter "M" (lowercase form of 'm') is the thirteenth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is derived from the Phoenician letter Mem, via the Greek letter Mu (whose uppercase form is the origin of the modern uppercase letter's symbol).

**Beyblade**: Macabre Mummy

Macabre Mummy (known as **Macabre Mummak** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Mummy

Mummies are a type of undead creature wrapped in bandages who mostly appear in works of the horror genre. They originate from Ancient Egyptian tradition, where the body of the deceased would be processed through "mummification" to prepare them for the journey to the afterlife.

**Etymology**: Makoto's surname is the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for the color silver (銀, *shirogane*).

### Wataru Kuwabara

**Motifs**: Mulberry, Letter W

The color mulberry is a shade of the color purple associated with the berry of the same name. It was used by Crayola as a crayon color between 1958 and 2003.

The letter "W" (lowercase form of 'w') is the twenty-third letter in the modern English alphabet. While usually representing a consonant, it is also a vowel in some languages. It did not exist in the classical Latin alphabet, instead evolving over time from the sound of "double-u" (which is where the English pronunciation comes from). The symbol comes from a pair of letter V's joined in the middle.

**Beyblade**: Wicked Werewolf

Wicked Werewolf (known as **Wicked Wharwolve** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Werewolf

The werewolf is a legendary creature originating from European folklore. They are ordinary humans who transform into a wolf-like monster when exposed to the light of a full moon.

**Etymology**: Wataru's surname is based on the Kun'yomi reading of the Japanese kanji for mulberry (桑, *kuwa*) which can refer to a specific shade of dark purple.

### Yuki Keshizumi

**Motifs**: Grey, Letter Y

Grey or gray is an intermediate color between black and white associated with neutrality, boredom, old age, and modesty. The word comes from the Old English "graeg".

The letter "Y" (lowercase form of 'y') is the twenty-fifth and penultimate letter in the modern English alphabet. It mostly represents a vowel and is rarely a consonant. The oldest direct ancestor of the letter is "waw" from Semitic language. The form of the modern letter is derived from the Greek letter Upsilon.

**Beyblade**: Yukon Yeti

Yukon Yeti (known as **Yukon Yehtar** in the English dub) is an Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Yeti

The Yeti, also known to Western audiences as the Abominable Snowman, is a very well-known cryptid who originated from Himalayan folklore in Asia. It is a ape-like creature coated in white fur that lives in cold environments. It is often compared to Bigfoot, both of which being arguably the most famous and sought-after cryptids in the world. Its name derives from the language of Tibet, meaning 'rocky bear'.

**Etymology**: Yuki's surname is the Japanese word for a specific shade of grey (銀鼠, *keshizumi*).

### Jojo Sekichiku

**Motifs**: Pink, Letter J

Pink is a color that is a tint of red, named after a flower. The color is associated with the female, sweetness, sensitivity, and romance.

The letter "J" (lowercase form of 'j') is the tenth letter of the modern English alphabet. Originally, the letter was used as a variant of the letter "I".

**Beyblade**: Jinx Jiangshi

Jinx Jiangshi (known as **Jinx Jiangky** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Jiangshi

The jiangshi, also known as the Chinese hopping vampire, is a type of reanimated corpse from Chinese folklore. They are typically depicted as a stiff corpse dressed like an official from the Qing Dynasty and are known for killing living creatures to drain their life force. An entire genre of Chinese horror movies exists based specifically on this creature. The characters used to spell their name can be literally translated as 'stiff corpse'.

**Etymology**: Jojo's surname is the Japanese word for a specific shade of pale pink (石竹, *sekichiku*).

### Isamu Guren

**Motifs**: Crimson, Letter I

Crimson is a deep shade of red. The word might originate from the Sanskrit word "krmi-ja", meaning "made by worms".

The letter "I" (lowercase form of 'i') is the ninth letter and the third vowel letter of the modern English alphabet. The letter might be based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for an arm, which would later inspire the Greek letter Iota (where the letter's uppercase form comes from).

**Beyblade**: Intense Imp

Intense Imp (known as **Intense Impalis** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Imp

An imp is a mythological being from European folklore which is similar to a fairy or demon. They are often described as mischievous rather than seriously threatening. The attendants of the Christian devil are sometimes described as being imps. The word might be based on the term "ympe", which describes a young grafted tree.

**Etymology**: Isamu's surname is the Japanese word for a specific shade of crimson (紅蓮, *guren*).

### Naomi Mizuki

**Motifs**: Turquoise, Letter N

The letter "N" (lowercase form of 'n') is the fourteenth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Egyptian hieroglyph for a snake ("djet"). Its uppercase form is likely based on the Greek letter Nu.

**Beyblade**: Nautical Nimue

Nautical Nimue (known as **Nautical Nimmay** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Lady of the Lake

The Lady of the Lake is a name or title used by several fairies or fairy-like human enchantresses, with the title being most commonly associated with Arthurian mythology. Among her roles in stories include providing King Arthur with the legendary sword Excalibur, raising Lancelot after the death of his father, and taking the dying Arthur to Avalon. She is best known today as Nimue, a name which was popularized by Thomas Malory through his 15-th century Le Morte d'Arthur.

**Etymology**: Naomi's surname is based on the Japanese word for the color turquoise (水色, *mizu-iro*).

### Quinn Haibara

**Motifs**: Grey, Letter Q

The letter "Q" (lowercase form of 'q') is the seventeenth letter of the modern English alphabet. The letter's shape is believed to be based on the eye of a needle or possibly a monkey with its tail hanging down. Possible origins include the Egyptian hieroglyph "wj" and the Greek symbol Qoppa.

**Beyblade**: Quantum Quester

Quantum Quester (known as **Quantum Quantor** in the English dub) is a Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Questing Beast

The Questing Beast, also known as the Beast Glatisant, is a monster from Arthurian legend and modern works inspired by them. It is described as possessing the head and neck of a snake, the body of a leopard, the haunches of a lion, and the feet of a hart (a male red deer). Its name comes from the noise it emits from its belly described as sounding like "thirty couple hounds questing".

**Etymology**: Quinn's surname is based on the Japanese kanji for the color grey (灰色, *hai-iro*).

### Virgil Tankoshoku

**Motifs**: Pale Yellow, Letter V

The letter "V" (lowercase form of 'v') is the twenty-second letter in the modern English alphabet. It is derived from the Phoenician letter Waw, via the letter U.

**Beyblade**: Valiant Vishnu

Valiant Vishnu (known as **Valiant Visknuh** in the English dub) is a Defense-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Vishnu

**Etymology**: Virgil's surname is the Japanese word for pale yellow (淡黄色, *tankoshoku*).

### Penny Kuchiba

**Motifs**: Burnt Orange, Letter P

The letter "P" (lowercase form of 'p') is the sixteenth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Semitic symbol "Pe" (meaning mouth) which later evolved into this letter through the Greek alphabet's own Pi.

**Beyblade**: Precious Pandora

Precious Pandora (known as **Precious Pardona** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Pandora

**Etymology**: Penny's surname is the Japanese word for a shade of orange associated with autumn leaves (朽葉色, *kuchiba-iro*).

### Xaime Seiji

**Motifs**: Celadon, Letter X

The letter "X" (lowercase form of 'x') is the twenty-fourth letter in the modern English alphabet. It is based on the Greek letter Chi.

**Beyblade**: Xcite Xipetotec

Xcite Xipetotec (known as **Xcite Xipartec** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Xipe Totec

**Etymology**: Xaime's surname is the Japanese word for the color celadon (青磁色, *seiji-iro*).

### Eiji Asagi

**Motifs**: Light Blue, Letter E

The letter "E" (lowercase form of 'e') is the fifth letter of the modern English alphabet and the second vowel letter. It is the most commonly used letter in many languages around the world. It is based on the Greek letter Epsilon, which itself is based on the Semitic letter "he" which represents a human figure in a preying or calling position.

**Beyblade**: Elegant Elf

Elegant Elf (known as **Elegant Elfay** in the English dub) is a Stamina-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

Beyblade Motif: Elf

**Etymology**: Eiji's surname is the Japanese word for light blue (浅葱色, *asagi-iro*).

### Otoya Kuriyama

**Motifs**: Brown, Letter O

Brown is a composite color associated as a darker shade of orange or a combination of orange and black. The color is widely viewed in nature, due to being the color of dark wood or rich soil. It is positively associated with warmth, wildlife, and the autumn season, although opinion surveys indicate brown as the least favorite color of the general public. The name is associated with the Old English word "brun", which refers to any dark shade of color.

The letter "O" (lowercase form of 'o') is the fifteenth letter in the modern English alphabet and the fourth vowel letter. It is based on a depiction of the human eye, with its equivalents being the Phoenician letter "eyn" and the Greek letter Omicron.

**Beyblade**: Overlord Omukade

Overlord Omukade (known as **Overlord Ohmook** in the English dub) is a Attack-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Omukade

Omukade (Giant Centipede) is a giant centipede-like creature believed to live in the mountains near Lake Biwa of the Shiga Prefecture. They are believed to possess the traits of a dragon and are covered in a tough exoskeleton that no weapon can pierce. They viciously feast on humans, attacking them with venom. Their one weakness, oddly enough, is human saliva which is toxic to them.

**Etymology**: Otoya's surname is based on the Japanese word for chestnut brown (栗色, *kuri-iro*).

### Hisako Rangyoku

**Motifs**: Aquamarine, Letter H

The letter "H" (lowercase form of 'h') is the eighth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is based on the Semitic letter 'heth". The design is likely meant to represent a fence. Its equivalent in the Greek alphabet is Heta, an alternative form of the letter Eta.

**Beyblade**: Hysteria Hera

Hysteria Hera (known as **Hysteria Hilera** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Hera

Hera is the Greek goddess of marriage, women, and family who is the queen of the Olympians and the wife of Zeus. She is often depicted as a maternal figure wearing a crown and is heavily associated with her sacred animal, the peacock. One of her defining traits in myths is her jealous nature over dealing with those who offend her, especially her husband's numerous adulterous affairs. Her counterpart in Roman mythology is Juno.

**Etymology**: Hisako's surname is the Japanese word for aquamarine (藍玉, *rangyoku*).

### Fuuka Komidori

**Motifs**: Pale Green, Letter F

The letter "F" (lowercase form of 'f') is the sixth letter in the modern English alphabet. The letter is derived from the Semitic letter "waw". The design of its uppercase form is likely based on either a hook or a club, being comparable to an Egyptian hieroglyph representing a mace.

**Beyblade**: Frenzy Fairy

Frenzy Fairy (known as **Frenzy Fainry** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Fairy

A fairy is a type of mythological being from European cultures. They are generally enchanted spirits with magical powers that are either benevolent or tricksters.

**Etymology**: Fuuka's surname is the Japanese word for pale green (濃緑色, *komidori-iro*).

### Ursula Mushoku

**Motifs**: Colorless, Letter U

The letter "U" (lowercase form of 'u') is the twenty-first letter in the modern English alphabet. It is derived from the Semitic letter "waw", based on an Egyptian hieroglyph for a mace or foul.

**Beyblade**: Untamed Undine

Untamed Undine (known as **Untamed Undrown** in the English dub) is a Balance-type Beyblade of the Dual Layer System.

**Beyblade Motif**: Undine

The Undine is a creature originating from the works of Paracelsus and alchemic beliefs. The Undine is an elemental, a spirit that represents and embodies one of the four basic elements of the universe. The Undine is specifically the spirit of water.

**Etymology**: Ursula's surname is the Japanese word for something that is colorless (無色, *mushoku*).

## Ideas

### Mythology

* **Afanc**

The Afanc, also known as the Addanc, is a lake monster from Welsh mythology. Descriptions of the creature give it an appearance like a crocodile, beaver, dwarf, platypus, or demon. Legends vary on which lake it inhabits, but most agree that anyone who falls into or swims in its habitat will be attacked. The name of this creature is most likely the Middle Welsh word for a beaver.

* **Aitvaras**

Aitvaras is a nature spirit in Lithuanian mythology which resembles a white or black rooster with a flaming tail similar to a meteor. It is most often described as a bird-like dragon which brings both good and bad luck to the houses it lives in.

* **Alebrije**

Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, most commonly chimeras or fusions of different animal species. They were first created by Mexican artist Pedro Linares after a strange dream he had which involved seeing various odd creatures all shouting "Alebrije! Alebrije! Alebrije!".

* **Amabie**

The Amabie is a Japanese yokai resembling a mermaid with a bird beak and three legs. The Amabie once prophesied that a famine would hit the Higo Province, and instructed a government official to show a picture of itself to as many people as possible to protect themselves from harm. The meaning of this creature's name is currently unknown, although one possibility is that is a misspelling of "amabiko" (another type of yokai which might have inspired the Amabie).

* **Amaru**

The Amaru, also known as the amaroca or the katari, is a mythical dragon or serpent most associated with the Tiwanaku and Incan civilizations of South America. It is often illustrated as possessing the head of a llama, the body of a puma, and bird-like wings. It is believed to be capable of transcending the boundaries to and from the spiritual realm.

* **Amazon**

The Amazons are a tribe of all-female warriors from Greek mythology. Descendants of the god of war Ares, their agility, stamina, and strength outclass any mortal. As a women-only society living far from civilization, they have little tolerance for men, either killing them or only tolerating them for breeding purposes. They're led by their queen Hippolyte, known for her magic girdle, which Heracles took for his ninth labor.

* **Ame-no-Uzume**

Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is the goddess of the dawn, meditation, and the arts in the Shinto religion of Japan.

* **Amikiri**

Amikiri (Net Cutter) are a type of Japanese yokai which resembles a crustacean. They are known for flying through the air and cutting through a fisherman's net to make them lose all of the fish they caught. Their name is likely a pun, since "ami" is also the Japanese word for a specific species of shrimp.

* **Anansi**

Anansi is a trickster character from West African, African American, and Caribbean folklore believed to be a shapeshifter who most often appears as a spider. Stories surrounding him often involve Anansi tricking more powerful opponents using their creativity to outsmart them. The name means "spider" in the language of the Akan.

* **Angel**

An angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God within various theistic religions. Abrahamic religions (such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) depict angels as benevolent intermediaries between God and humanity. Modern depictions of angels are usually shaped like humans with large bird-like wings. The word is derived from the Late Greek word "angelos" ('messenger').

* **Argus Panoptes**

Argus Panoptes is a giant monster from Greek mythology believed to have possessed many eyes, most often numbering one hundred. It was the servant of the goddess Hera who was sent to guard a cow, whom Hera believed Zeus was having an affair with. Being correct, Zeus asked Hermes to slay the beast for him. Saddened at her servant's failure, Hera removed its eyes and placed them upon her sacred peacock. The Greeks told this legend to explain why the peacock's tail feathers possess the pattern of an eye. The monster's name means 'all-seeing' in Greek.

* **Atlas**

Atlas is a Titan from Greek mythology condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity following the fall of his race in the Titanomachy. He plays a role in the myths of Hercules and Perseus. His name in modern times has been used to describe a collection of maps as an homage to the mythological Titan.

* **Azathoth**

Azathoth is a deity in Lovecraftian mythology (also known as the Cthulhu Mythos) who is the ruler of the Outer Gods and is seen as a symbol for primordial chaos. It first appeared in an incomplete novel by H.P. Lovecraft himself which was never finished due to his death in 1937. While Lovecraft has stated the name was a nonsense word he thought off, several theories towards his inspiration have been presented including the biblical names Anathoth and Azazel as well as the phrase "as a thought".

* **Baba Yaga**

Baba Yaga is a supernatural being from Slavic folklore who appears as a deformed and ferocious-looking woman, most often appearing in fairy tales as a villain. Aspects of her include flying through the air on a mortar and dwelling deep within the forest inside a chicken leg-bearing hut. Her name is thought to come from a babble word of "babushka" (the Slavic word for one's grandmother), but the "Yaga" part's exact etymology is unclear.

* **Bakasura**

Bakasura, also known as Baka, is a rakshasa from Hindu mythology who appeared in the epic story Mahabharata. He lived in a forest near the town of Ekachakrapura, being allowed to consume some of its citizens in exchange for protecting the kingdom from invaders. He was eventually slain by the heroic Bhima.

* **Bake-kujira**

Bakekujira (Ghost Whale) are a mythical Japanese yokai. It takes the form of a giant whale skeleton often accompanied by eerie birds and strange fish.

* **Bakeneko**

Bakeneko (Monster Cat or Ghost Cat) is a type of Japanese yokai born from the domestic house cat. When a cat reaches old age, they develop supernatural powers and eventually the power to walk on their hind legs. With age and experience, they also grow in size to matching the height of an adult human. They are usually distinguished from the extremely similar nekomata due to possessing a single tail to the nekomata's two.

* **Balaur**

A balaur is a type of many-headed dragon or monstrous serpent found in Romanian folklore. They are typically evil according to legend and they are defeated by various legendary heroes such as Saint George and Fat-Frumos. Additional lore claims that they can manipulate the weather, produce precious stones from their saliva, and grant whoever slays them forgiveness for a single sin.

* **Bandersnatch**

The Bandersnatch is a fictional creature created by Lewis Carroll, who first appeared in his 1871 novel "Through the Looking Glass" (the sequel to Alice in Wonderland). It is described as a ferocious, long-necked and swift creature armed with sharp jaws. Its name holds no deeper meaning.

* **Barghest**

The Barghest is a mythical black dog from Northern English folklore, although some refer to the creature as a ghost or household elf. It most often serves as an omen of death and can also foretell a person's death by laying across the threshold of their house. It could also turn invisible and create the sound of rattling chains while walking. Its name is believed to mean 'town-ghost'.

* **Barong**

Barong is a panther-like creature found in the Balinese mythology of Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits and the leader of all things good. The battle between it and the demon Rangda represents the eternal battle between good and evil. The Barong and the costumed dance associated with it are thought to have originated from native Balinese dances, predating Hindu influence. Its name is thought to be based on the Indonesian word for a bear ("beruang").

* **Bastet**

Bastet, also known as Bast, is an Egyptian goddess who also appears in ancient Greek religion. She is most often depicted as a domestic house cat, leading to the animal being viewed as sacred by the ancient Egyptians.

* **Binbougami**

The Binbogami is the Japanese kami/god of poverty. The most common appearance of it is as a skinny, dirty old man carrying a folding fan and a kendama. They will possess either a human host or a property and bring misery to those who encounter it.

* **Bloody Mary**

Bloody Mary is the legend of a female ghost or spirit who can be conjured through saying her name repeatedly in front of a mirror. Whether the apparition is benevolent or malevolent depends on the specific variation of the legend being told. Due to the ritual classically being done in a darkened house with only a candle for light, it is commonly believed that Bloody Mary "sightings" are actually hallucinations brought about by being in a dimly-lit room for too long.

* **Boogeyman**

The Boogeyman is a type of mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into behaving. They have no specific appearance and vary wildly from culture to culture, but they are most commonly masculine and have some method of punishing children for misbehavior. The word "bogeyman" originates from the mid-19th century, where it is a quasi-proper name for the Christian devil ultimately derived from the Middle English word "bogge".

* **Brownie**

A brownie, also known as a brunaidh or gruagach, is a household spirit and fairy from Scottish folklore. They are said to perform chores and farming tasks for people in exchange for leaving an offering for them. The issue with the brownie is that they are easily offended and will leave a house forever if they feel insulted or taken advantage of with some saying they even can turn malicious if angered enough.

* **Bugbear**

A bugbear is a legendary creature (sometimes regarded as a type of hobgoblin) which is comparable to the boogeyman due to its usage to frighten disobedient children. In medieval England, it was often depicted as a creepy bear that scared children in the woods. The name comes from the Middle English word "bugge" (meaning a frightening thing).

* **Bull of Heaven**

The Bull of Heaven is a mythical monster from ancient Mesopotamian mythology who fought the hero Gilgamesh. It was sent by the goddess Inanna for unclear reasons and ultimately killed by Gilgamesh and his companion Enkidu. The story behind the Bull of Heaven has been compared to the tale of Joseph from the Hebrew Bible as well as Greek epics like the Iliad and the Odyssey.

* **Bunyip**

The bunyip is an amphibious creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology said to lurk in swamps. Exact physical descriptions of the bunyip vary wildly. The name is usually translated by Australians as 'devil' or 'evil spirit'.

* **Cactus Cat**

The Cactus Cat is a fearsome critter of American folklore which resembles a bobcat covered in hair-like thorns and spines. It uses these spines to slash cacti at night and drink the juice that flows out, in addition to hollowing them out to sleep inside for the night. Cactus cats are very hostile, attacking any one who enters its territory.

* **Cacus**

Cacus is a mythical fire-breathing giant from Roman mythology. He is the son of Vulcan and was killed by the legendary hero Hercules due to him terrorizing the Aventine Hill. His name means 'bad' in Ancient Greek.

* **Cailleach**

Cailleach, also known in modern folklore studies as The Hag of Beara or by her Scottish name Beira, is a divine hag from Gaelic mythology who is associated with winter weather. Her name literally means 'Old Woman' or 'Hag' in the Gaelic language.

* **Camazotz**

Camazotz is a bat-like god hailing from Mayan mythology who is associated with the night, death, and sacrifice. His name means "death bat" in the K'iche' language.

* **Carbuncle**

The carbuncle (known in its original Spanish language as the Carbunclo) is a legendary creature from South American folklore, specifically northern Chile. It is believed to be an animal made of a living precious stone that grants fortune and good luck to whomever should own it. According to the *Book of Imaginary Beings* by Jorge Luis Borges, it was first seen during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors (the Book is an unreliable source, so the creature itself might be Jorge's own invention). The name is based on the Latin word "carbunculus", meaning 'little coal'.

* **Catoblepas**

The Catoblepas is a legendary creature from Ethiopian mythology who resembles a cape buffalo. Its stare or breath is thought to turn people to stone or outright kill them, causing this creature to be considered the African version of the Greek Gorgons. It is often thought to be based on real encounters with wildebeest. Its name comes from the Greek word "katablepo", meaning 'to look downward'.

* **Cat Sith**

The Cat-Sith is a mythological creature from Celtic mythology that generally takes the form of a black cat. Legends surrounding it are more common in Scottish folklore, although Irish folktales do speak of it. It is commonly believed to be a witch with the ability to take the form of a black cat a total of nine times, after which they lose the ability to return to their human form. The common cultural idea that cats have nine lives is likely based on the Cat-Sith.

* **Cernunnos**

Cernunnos, also known as Carnonos, is a god from ancient Celtic religion often depicted as a humanoid man with antlers who sits cross-legged. He is usually holding a bag of coins and a cornucopia and is associated with animals like stags, horned serpents, dogs, and bulls. While believed to have originally been a Celtic god, over fifty depictions exist referring to him with most found in the northeastern region of Gaul in Western Europe. Cernunnos is also associated with the Horned God from the modern religion of Wicca. His name is rooted in the Gaulish word "karnon", meaning 'horn' or 'antler'.

* **Changeling**

A changeling, also known as an auf or oaf, is a human-like legendary creature from European folklore. It is believed to be a fairy that is left in place of a human stolen by other fairies.

* **Charon**

Charon is the ferryman of the Greek mythological underworld. He carries the souls of the deceased down the rivers Acheron and Styx which separate the living worlds from the land of the dead. Due to archaeologists finding coins placed near the deceased of those who believed in Charon, it has been assumed that Charon requires payment before performing his duty on a person. His name is often considered a poetic form of the word "charopos" ('of keen gaze') which refers to someone with bluish-gray eyes which is an Ancient Greek euphemism for death.

* **Charybdis**

Charybdis is a sea monster from Greek mythology, who alongside another monster named Scylla, challenged various epic figures like Odysseus and Jason of the Argonauts. Scholarship believes that Charybdis is the personified form of a dangerous whirlpool located in the Strait of Messina, a narrow waterway located at the tip of Sicily off the coast of Italy. The meaning of its name is currently undetermined.

* **Chernobog**

Chernobog is a deity hailing from Polabian (a specific subset of the Slavic people) tradition. It is a god of misfortune and darkness whose good counterpart is the god Belobog. Their is no consensus in the scientific community on whether Chernobog and Belobog actually existed in Slavic mythology or if they were created to be counterparts of the Christian god and the devil. Chernobog's name can be literally translated as 'Black God'.

* **Cherufe**

The Cherufe is an evil mythical creature spoken of in the Mapuche religion in south-central Chile. It is described as a humanoid made of rock and magma which lives within volcanoes causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The only way to satiate the Cherufe's need for destruction is to sacrifice people by throwing them into the volcano it lives in. The Cherufe is thought to be a religious explanation for geological events.

* **Chiyou**

Chiyou is a mythological being from East Asian mythology. Described in the historical book Lushi from the Song dynasty, Chiyou is thought to be a descendant of the Flame Emperor with a metal head and possessing the features of a bovine and a bear. He possessed 4 eyes, 6 arms, and sharp weapons in every hand. Chiyou is unbelievably fierce, brave, and knows the constellations as well as ancient weather manipulation spells.

* **Circe**

Circe is an enchantress hailing from Greek mythology who is often attributed as a minor goddess. She had access to a variety of potions and herbs and could use a magic staff to transform anyone of her choice into animals. Her most well known appearance is in the Odyssey, where the legendary hero Odysseus and his crew visits her on the island of Aeaea. Circe cruelly turned Odysseus' crew into swine but was ultimately overcome and allowed her visitors to leave. The tales of Circe are believed to caution against the vice of jealousy. The etymology of her name is unclear.

* **Cthulhu**

Cthulhu is a fictional cosmic entity created by H.P. Lovecraft who debuted in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu" in 1928 and is the namesake of the Cthulhu Mythos. He resembles a humanoid dragon with the features of an octopus. Within the pantheon of Lovecraftian mythology, Cthulhu is a Great Old One who is worshipped by cultists. The name is most likely meant to sound like the word "chthonic", which means 'of the earth' in Ancient Greek.

* **Cu Chulainn**

Cu Chulainn is a warrior hero and demigod from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology who is an icon of Irish nationalists. Often believed to be an incarnation of the Irish god Lugh, he was trained in martial arts by the warrior woman Scathach who provided him with his legendary Gae Bulg spear. He is known for going into a terrifying frenzy in battle, attacking allies and enemies in equal measure. His name usually is translated as 'Culann's hound', based on the tale where he serves as the guard dog of the smith Culann after he killed Culann's actual dog.

* **Dagon**

Dagon is a deity from ancient Semitic mythology. He was worshipped as a god of fertility and is depicted as a merman, a human male with the lower body of a fish. Official sources from the time period say his name is based on a word for grain, although Hebrew tradition believes his name comes from the Hebrew word for fish.

* **Dakini**

A dakini is a type of female spirit, goddess, or demon in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. The concept differs according to the context of the term's usage and traditional traditions. The word itself is derived from a Sanskrit verb meaning 'to fly'.

* **Decarabia**

Decarabia, also known as Carabia, is the sixty-ninth demonic spirit listed in the Ars Goetia. He is a Great Marquis of Hell with thirty legions of demons serving him. When summoned, he usually appears in the form of a pentagram but can take on a human form if his summoner requests it. He has a vast knowledge of the types of herbs and precious stones and can even transform into any kind of bird to sing before his conjurer.

* **Demeter**

Demeter, also known as Deo, is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture in Greek mythology who is a member of the Twelve Olympians. Her counterpart in Roman mythology is Ceres.

* **Domovoi**

The Domovoy, or Domovoi, is a household spirit from Slavic folklore. Looking like a small, bearded old man, the Domovoi lives near the over or fireplace in households where the families offering him sacrifices to appease him. Some stories say that it can even predict the future. His female counterpart is the household goddess Domania.

* **Doppelganger**

A doppelganger is a biologically unrelated double of a living person. In mythology, doppelgangers are often portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon and a harbinger of bad luck. Other traditions equate the doppelganger with the concept of an "evil twin".

* **Draugr**

Draugr, also known as Draug, are an undead creature from Scandinavian folklore and literature. They are revenants, or animated corpses with a physical body, rather than a ghost. Their name is the Old Norse word for a spirit.

* **Drop Bear**

The drop bear is a hoax in contemporary Australian folklore which is a carnivorous version of a koala. It is commonly spoken about in tall tales to scare tourists with claims that the deadly marsupial will drop from the treetops and attack them.

* **Drow**

The drow or dark elves are a monster species which appears in the legendary Dungeons & Dragons. They are inspired by a malignant fairy from the Orkney and Shetland island folklore (found near Scotland).

* **Dryad**

A dryad is a tree nymph or tree spirit in Greek mythology which resembles a human-tree hybrid. While normally considered very shy creatures, they are friendly towards the goddess Artemis who is seen as a friend to most nymphs. Their name is based on a Greek word ("drys") which refers to oak trees, a reference to how dryads were originally associated specifically with oak trees.

* **Dwarf**

The Dwarf is a creature from Germanic folklore that dwells in the mountains. They are associated with being wise, mining for valuable resources, and possessing notable crafting skills. While they are nowadays associated as being short and ugly, it is unknown whether this is part of mythology or created by comedic portrayals in modern fiction.

* **Dybbuk**

The Dybbuk is a malevolent spirit from Jewish folklore. It wanders the Earth searching for a human host to possess, refusing to leave their body until exorcised. This version of the myth is based on the related legend of the Dybbuk box, a wine cabinet put on eBay by Kevin Mannis who created a fictional story claiming that the cabinet had a dybbuk sealed inside of it. The name of the creature hails from the Hebrew word "dibbuq", meaning 'the act of sticking'.

* **Easter Bunny**

The Easter Bunny is a folkloric figure and a symbol of the Easter holiday who can be traced back to German Lutherans. He brings Easter eggs, candy, and sometimes toys to the children of the world (similar to Santa Claus).

* Echidna
* **Ent**

Ents are a species of tree-like beings originating from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. They appear in Tolkien's legendary work The Lord of the Rings as ancient shepherds of the forest and allies of the heroes in the War of the Ring. They have inspired anthropomorphic tree creatures to appear in a variety of fantasy works and other media. Their name comes from an Old English word for a giant.

* Eris
* Erlking
* **Fallen Angel**

A fallen angel is a term used in some Abrahamic religions for specific messengers of God who have been cast out of heaven, often for rebelling or committing sin. The actual term can not be found in the Bible, with the concept originating from Christian theology instead. The most famous of the fallen angels is Lucifer, the former archangel who became the Christian devil.

* **Fenghuang**

The fenghuang is a mythological creature hailing from East Asian mythology, often portrayed in modern times as a female bird. The species is believed to incorporate elements from various different species of avian (with each body part often being a specific piece of an overall symbolic group) and is believed to overall symbolize virtue, grace, and the unity of yin and yang. While known in the West as being the Chinese equivalent of a phoenix, actual mythological similarities are superficial at best. They are known in Japan as the Houou and as Bonghwang in Korea.

* Fionn McCool
* **Flatwoods Monster**

The Flatwoods Monster is a creature (believed in folklore to have been an alien) that was seen in Braxton County in Flatwoods, West Virginia. The supposed alien has since been written off by critics to have been a barn owl.

* Forseti
* **Fujin**

Fujin (Wind God) is the god of the wind in Japanese mythology and the Shinto religion. He is often depicted as a humanoid demon with red hair and green skin which is wearing a leopard skin and carrying a bag of wind on his shoulders.

* **Futakuchi-onna**

The Futakuchi-onna is a type of Japanese monster which possesses two mouths: a normal one on her face and a second beneath her hair on the back of the head. Legend says that this yokai is born when a woman refuses to eat food, spawning a second mouth than irritatingly screams if not fed enough. It also possesses the ability to move its hair in a similar manner to a serpent. Its name means "two-mouthed woman".

* **Gandabherunda**

Gandabherunda, also known as Bherunda, is a two-headed bird from Hindu mythology believed to possess immense magical strength. Commonly, it is an alternative form of Narasimha, the fourth avatar of the god Vishnu. Its name translates from Sansrkit as 'terrible hero'.

* **Gashadokuro**

Gashadokuro (Starving Skeleton), sometimes known as Odokuro, are spirits that take the form of a giant human skeleton. They are believed to be born from the souls of people who died from starvation or a plague.

* **Geb**

Geb is the Egyptian god of the earth who is believed to cause earthquakes with his laughter and is thought of as the father of snakes. His name can be translated as meaning 'the lame one'.

* **Ghost**

The ghost is a broad term seen in folklore throughout the world that usually refers to the soul or spirit of a deceased person or animal wandering the world instead of moving on to the afterlife. Their exact depictions are generally depicted as invisible or translucent creatures that sometimes possess wisp-like features. While some ghosts remain of their own free will, the art of necromancy allows one to force a ghost to return to the mortal plane. The word is believed to be based on the Proto-Indo-European word "geysd", meaning 'agitation' (a commonly known reason for someone to become a ghost is anger over the circumstances of their death).

* **Ghoul**

The ghoul is a demonic or monstrous humanoid hailing from pre-Islamic religious beliefs. They are associated with the behavior of haunting graveyards and feasting on human flesh. Modern works of fiction associate them as undead. Their name hails from the Arabic word "ghala", meaning 'to seize'.

* **Gigantes**

The Gigantes is the Greek word for a giant, which is described in Greco-Roman mythology as a race of large humanoids armed with great strength.

* **Gnome**

The Gnome is a creature originating from the works of Paracelsus and alchemic beliefs. The Gnome is an elemental, a spirit that represents and embodies one of the four basic elements of the universe. The Gnome is specifically the spirit of the earth.

* **Goblin**

The Goblin is a monster who appears in various European cultures, with the earliest mentions dating back to the Middle Ages. Specific descriptions vary wildly, but most attest to the goblin as an ugly and short humanoid who is mischievous and greedy. The name of the goblin might come from the Greek word "kobalos" (rogue) or the German mythological creature Kobold.

* **Gogmagog**

Gogmagog is a legendary giant in Welsh and English folklore. He is said to have been a resident of Albion who was thrown off a cliff during a wrestling watch with Corineus. His name's etymology is uncertain.

* **Goliath**

Goliath is a character from the Hebrew Bible described as a Philistine giant who was defeated by the young David in single combat. The story is often interpreted as a symbol of King Saul's unfitness to rule, as he should have been the one to fight Goliath rather than letting another do the work for him. In modern times, the phrase "David and Goliath" has popularly been used to refer to a situation where a weaker person faces a stronger opponent.

* **Goryo**

Goryo (Honored Ghost) are the reincarnated spirits of ancient warriors who died horrible deaths and return to haunt their enemies. They bring disasters to bring destruction to those who wronged them in life and can only be stopped with the assistance of priests.

* **Green Man**

The Green Man is a legendary being primarily believed to be a symbol of rebirth, specifically representing the cycle of new growth occurring every spring. He is most often depicted in sculpture as a face made of or surrounded completely by leaves. Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently of other ancient cultures and evolved into the variety of examples of his usage throughout history.

* **Grendel**

Grendel is a character from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. He is one of the main antagonists of the poem, who is usually depicted as a monster or giant despite the poem not clearly describing him as such. His frightening appearance is due to being the descendant of the Biblical Cain (the first murderer) who consumes human flesh before being slain by the poem's namesake hero.

* **Grindylow**

Grindylow, also known as grundylow, are a type of aquatic creature from English folklore. They are described as small green humanoids covered in scaly skin with sharp claws and teeth. They dwell in ponds or marshes waiting to drag unsuspecting children into the water to drown them if they get too close. They are thought to be connected to Grendel from the epic poem Beowulf.

* **Grootslang**

The Grootslang, also known as the Grote Slang, is a legendary creature from South African mythology thought to resemble a serpent the size of an elephant. They live within a cave known as the "Bottomless Pit" which is filled with diamonds. Its name means 'big snake' in Afrikaans and Dutch.

* **Guan Yu**

Guan Yu, also known by his courtesy name Yunchang, was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei who played a significant role in the foundation of the Shu Han state. He has become famous for his "peerless beard" and his legendary weapon called the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, to the point that he is worshiped as a deity by some.

* **Guinevere**

Guinevere, also known as Guenevere or Guenever, is a medieval queen of Great Britain in Arthurian mythology who was King Arthur's wife. First mentioned in popular literature in the early 12th century, she has been portrayed across the moral spectrum from a villainous traitor to a virtuous noblewoman. Her name comes from Welsh and can be translated as 'The White Enchantress'.

* **Gullinbursti**

Gullinbursti, also known as Slidrugtanni, is a legendary boar from Norse mythology. It was created by the dwarf Eitri as a gift to the goddess Freyr and possessed a glowing mane of hair. Its name translates from Old Norse to 'golden mane'.

* **Gullinkambi**

Gullinkambi is a legendary rooster from Norse mythology who lives in the realm of Valhalla. It is believed that its crowing will signify the beginning of Ragnarok, alongside Fjalar in Galgvior and an unnamed rooster in Hel. Its name translates from Old Norse to 'golden comb'.

* **Gwydion**

Gwydion fab Don is a magician and trickster hero of Welsh mythology who most prominently appears in the Mabinogion (a series of Welsh stories dating from the 12th and 13th centuries). Gwydion's name can be translated as 'Born of Trees'.

* Halphas
* Hamsa
* Haoma
* Hantu Tingkat
* Hare of Inaba
* Hariti
* **Hecatonchires**

The Hecatoncheires are three monstrous giants from Greek mythology who possessed fifty heads and one hundred arms. They traditionally are the offspring of Uranus and Gaia who helped the Olympians overthrow the Titans.

* Hel
* **Hellhound**

The hellhound is an archetypical mythological creature which is a canine associated with the afterlife. Common traits include mangled black fur, glowing red eyes, superhuman strength and speed, and possessing the characteristics of a ghost. Examples of named hellhounds include Cerberus from Greek mythology and Garmr from Norse mythology.

* **Hephaestus**

Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, fire, and volcanoes as well as one of the Twelve Olympians. He was cast off Mount Olympus either by his mother Hera due to his lameness (he had a limp) or due by Zeus due to protecting Hera from his advances. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Vulcan.

* Heqet
* Hermes
* **Hestia**

Hestia is the Greek goddess of the hearth, sacrificial fire, and family who is one of the Twelve Olympians. Her name means 'hearth' in Greek. Her counterpart in Roman mythology is Vesta.

* **Hippocampus**

The hippocampus, also known as the sea-horse in English, is a mythological creature from Greco-Roman and Pictish mythology. It is a creature with the upper body of a horse and and the lower body of a fish. It's name means 'horse monster' in Ancient Greek.

* **Hobgoblin**

A hobgoblin is a household spirit which appears in various forms of folklore which has become considered mischievous due to the spread of Christianity. In their original sources, they live in human dwellings and perform small tasks while the residential family is asleep. The earliest known use of the word "hobgoblin" is traced to 1530, although it is possible the word was used for some time prior to that.

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* **Homunculus**

A homunculus is a representation of a small human being, originally depicted as small clay statues, which were popularized in 16th century alchemy and 19th century fiction. The name means 'little person' in Latin.

* Hou Yi
* Hoyaukamui
* **Hundun**

Hundun is a legendary being from Chinese mythology as well as a form of primordial chaos in Chinese cosmology. Interpretations of it are numerous, although a common depiction is as a being with no face. Its name can be translated from its original language as 'muddled confusion'.

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* **Idunn**

Idunn is a goddess associated with apples and youth from Norse mythology. She is attested to in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda who is the wife of the god Bragi and the granter of eternal youth. A number of theories surround Idunn, including her possible origins in Proto-Indo-European religion. Her name has been explained as meaning 'ever young' or 'the rejuvenating one'.

* **Iktomi**

Iktomi, also known by other names such as Ikto and Ictinike, is a culture hero for the Lakota people (a subculture of Native Americans). He is a shapeshifting trickster who most commonly takes the form of a spider.

* **Illuyanka**

Illuyanka was a serpentine dragon slain by Tarhunz in Hittite mythology. The battle between the two is a ritualistic contest of the Hattian spring festival of Puruli. Its name is likely based on two Proto-Indo-European words for a snake.

* **Incubus**

An incubus is a male demon from folklore that approaches sleeping woman to have sexual intercourse with them, with its female counterpart being called a succubus. One of the earliest mentions of a demon bearing the qualities of an incubus comes from Mesopotamia in 2400 BC. Unity with an incubus is believed to often result in the birth of witches, demons, or deformed human offspring. Its name is derived from the Latin word "incubo" and can be translated as 'a nightmare induced by a demon'.

* **Inti**

Inti is the ancient sun god of Incan mythology and the national patron of the Inca state. Commonly believed to be the son of the god of creation Viracocha, he is more appropriately viewed as a cluster of solar aspects whose identity is divided based on the stages of the sun. The festival of Inti Raymi honors him and was originally meant to celebrate the start of a new planting season.

* **Iris**

Iris is the goddess or personification of the rainbow and the messenger/servant of the Olympians in Greek mythology. In classic art, she is portrayed as a young woman with wings holding a caduceus and a pitcher of water. She is traditionally seen as the consort of Zephyrus (the god of the western wind). Her name is based on an ancient Greek noun which refers to both the rainbow and the halo of the Moon.

* **Ishtar**

Ishtar is the Babylonian and Assyrian name of Inanna, an ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love and war who is known as the "Queen of Heaven". She is also associated with beauty, divine justice, and political power. Her symbols included the lion and the eight-pointed star and Ishtar is one of the most widely venerated deities in the Sumerian pantheon, appearing in more myths than any other deity of her mythology.

* **Isis**

Isis is a major goddess from Egyptian mythology who is one of the main characters in the Osiris Myth, being the one who resurrects the titular character and raises his heir Horus. Isis is considered the divine mother of the pharaoh who was capable of magical healing.

* **Izanagi**

Izanagi, formerly known as Izanagi-no-Mikoto, is a creator deity in Japanese mythology held to be one of the creators of the Japanese archipelago. He is seen as being part of the seventh and final generation of deities manifested when heaven and Earth came into existence. He would wield a legendary naginata called the Amenonuhoko ('Heavenly Jeweled Spear') which churned the watery chaos into something tangible. His name is often interpreted as being based on the Old Japanese verb "izanau", meaning 'to invite', mixed with the masculine suffix "-gi".

* **Izanami**

Izanami, formerly known as Izanami-no-Mikoto, is a creator deity in Japanese mythology held to be one of the creators of the Japanese archipelago. She is seen as being part of the seventh and final generation of deities manifested when heaven and Earth came into existence. Due to dying after giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi, she descended into the land of the dead called Yomi and eventually rose to become its ruler. Her name is often interpreted as being based on the Old Japanese verb "izanau", meaning 'to invite', mixed with the feminine suffix "-mi".

* **Jabberwocky**

The Jabberwocky is a ferocious monster who debuted in the nonsense poem of the same name, which was written by Lewis Carroll in 1871 and used in the novel "Through the Looking Glass" (the sequel to Alice in Wonderland). Most depictions of the creature give it a dragon-like appearance. Its name has no deeper meaning.

* **Jack Frost**

Jack Frost is a personification of ice, snow, and winter who originates from Anglo Saxon and Norse winter customs. Specific practices of his include the creation of winter weather, nipping fingers and toes, and leaving fern-like patterns on cold windows. He is most often portrayed in modern times as a sinister mischief-maker or as a hero, with these characterizations originating in late 19th century literature.

* **Jack-O-Lantern**

The Jack o' lantern is a carved root vegetable (usually a pumpkin or turnip) that is associated with the holiday of Halloween. Its name comes from another type of mythical spirit called a will-o'-the-wisp. The name may also be based on the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a drunk who works alongside Satan and wanders the Earth with a turnip lantern to light his path. In Irish culture, Jack o' lanterns were believed to have the power to scare off evil spirits.

* **Janus**

Janus is the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, time, duality, and doorways among other things. He is commonly depicted as having two faces, one facing forwards and another facing backwards. The month of January is named after him and he is unique in that he has no equivalent in Greek mythology. His name is based on a Latin word meaning 'doorway'.

* **Jersey Devil**

The Jersey Devil is a bizarre creature from Philadelphia folklore that is categorized as a cryptid. It is most commonly compared to the mythological wyvern, with the head of a horse or a goat, and possessing bat-like wings. It is believed to live in the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey. Encounters with it have described it as fast and possessing a high-pitched scream, likely to scare away predators.

* **Jingwei**

Jingwei is a legendary bird and goddess from Chinese mythology often believed to be the transformed form of the goddess Nuwa. Her name means 'Spirit Guardian' in Chinese.

* **Jotunn**

A jotunn is a type of supernatural being from Germanic mythology, most commonly associated with Norse mythology specifically. They dwell in the realm of Jotunheimr and vary wildly in specific depiction. The word is thought to derive from Proto-Germanic words meaning 'to eat' or 'consuming'.

* **Kaguya-Hime**

The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Taketori Monogatari in Japanese) is a legendary narrative written by an unknown author in 9th/10th century Japan, which makes it one of the oldest stories in the country's history. The story is about Kaguya-hime, a princess born from a bamboo stalk who rejects various men who are attracted to her before returning to her true home on the moon.

* **Kali**

Kali, also known as Kalika, is a Hindu goddess thought to be the goddess of ultimate power, time, destruction, and change. Traditionally, she is seen as a form of the Mahadevi (the supreme goddess of Shaktism, a sect of Hinduism) and is the first of the ten Mahavidyas. Kali is the ultimate manifestation of Shakti, the mother of all living things, and the destroyer of evil. Her name is the feminine form of the Sanskrit word for time.

* **Kamaitachi**

The Kamaitachi (Stance Sword or Sickle Weasel) is a creature originating from the Koshin'etsu region of Japan. The creature is commonly depicted as a weasel with a pair of sharp blades for arms. Most legends depict them as riding on wind currents like a flying squirrel and slicing at objects and people as it passes them by.

* Kanedama
* **Keukegen**

The Keukegen (Hairy Sight or Rare Thing) is a creature originating from the Konjaku Hyakki Shui, a bestiary published in 1781 by Japanese artist Toriyama Sekien. The creature is believed to be a dog-like creature made entirely of long hair that makes people sick by spreading disease.

* **Khalkotauroi**

Khalkotauroi, also known as the Colchis Bulls, are mythical creatures from Greek mythology which resemble bulls made of bronze who were capable of breathing fire. They appear in the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece, having been created by the god Hephaestus as a gift for King Aeetes.

* **Kikimora**

Kikimora is a legendary female house spirit from Slavic mythology. They can be either good or bad depending on the homeowner's behavior. Often living behind the stove or in the cellar, kikimora are the first traditional explanation for sleep paralysis in Russian folklore due to their habit of producing mice-like noises to obtain food.

* **King Midas**

Midas is the name of several characters from Greek mythology, although the most famous is one known for his ability to turn everything touched into gold.

* **Kinnara**

Kinnara are a mythological creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology believed to be half-human, half-bird musicians that watch over the wellbeing of humans. The name used here refers specifically to males while "kinnari" is the female counterpart. Kinnaras are depicted in a number of Buddhist texts, including the Jataka tales and Lotus Sutra.

* **Kintaro**

Kintaro (Golden Boy) is a folk hero hailing from Japanese folklore. He was raised on Mount Ashigara by a mountain witch (yama-uba in Japanese) and defeated the evil oni Shuten-doji using superhuman strength.

* **Kirin**

The Kirin is a creature originating from Chinese mythology. It is a dragon-like hoofed animal with antlers. English translations have compared the animal to the unicorn, which is its most common modern interpretation. The name has also evolved into the Japanese word for the giraffe.

* **Kobold**

The kobold is a creature hailing from pagan beliefs in Germany. The creature is a type of fairy who comes in many different forms, although one common trait is their miniscule size. Their name is traced to the Greek word "koba'los", meaning 'rogue'.

* **Krampus**

Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore often portrayed as resembling a humanoid goat. He assists Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus by punishing bad children while Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with gifts during the Christmas season. His exact origin is unclear, with some folklorists believing that Krampus predates Christianity. He has become more globally known since at least 1989 due to being portrayed in various Hollywood horror films, and is therefore slowly becoming a part of American pop culture. His name is thought to come from either the Bavarian word "krampn" (meaning 'dead' or 'rotten') or the German word "krampen" (meaning 'claw').

* **Kurma**

Kurma is the second incarnation of the Dashavatara, serving as one of the ten principal avatars of the god Vishnu. He is traditionally represented as a turtle or tortoise, large and powerful enough to support the entire Earth on his back. He is said to appear in times of crisis to restore balance to the universe. He is believed to represent the need for support, meditation, and resolution.

* **Laelaps**

Laelaps is a mythological hunting dog from Greek mythology. It was blessed with the ability to always capture any prey it went after, until it went after the uncatchable Teumessian Fox. The paradox of a creature who never failed pursuing a creature who could never lose resulting in a chase that would likely never end. Zeus ended up stopping the feud by turning them into constellations, Laelaps becoming Canis Major and the Teumessian Fox becoming Canis Minor. The dog's name means 'hurricane' in Greek.

* **Lakshmi**

Lakshmi is one of the primary goddesses in Hinduism who is a member of the Tridevi along with Parvati and Saraswati. She is the goddess of wealth, power, beauty, and illusions, among other things. Her name can be translated from Sanskrit as 'She who leads to one's goal'.

* **La Llorona**

La Llorona is a vengeful ghost from Hispanic-American mythology who is said to roam waterfront areas while mourning for her drowned children. She is believed to have actually murdered her own children after her husband (a Spanish conquistador) left her. She is well known in Mexico and the Southwestern United States and is sometimes depicted as evil due to murdering other children in her grief. Her name means 'The Weeping Woman' in Spanish.

* **Lancelot**

Lancelot du Lac (French for 'Lancelot of the Lake') is a character in Arthurian legend who is one of the greatest Knights of the Round Table and King Arthur's close companion. He was raised by the Lady of the Lake and became a nearly unrivalled swordsman until his adulterous affair with Arthur's wife Guinevere sparked a civil war that ended Arthur's kingdom and tarnished Lancelot's legacy.

* **Leanan Sidhe**

The Leannan Sidhe is a beautiful woman from Irish folklore believed to be an Aos Si (basically a supernatural spirit similar to a fairy) who takes a human lover. Lovers of the Leannan Sidhe are often thought as living brief, but highly inspired, lives. Her name comes from the Gaelic words for a sweetheart/lover and the term for inhabitants of fairy mounds, with the literal translation of 'Fairy Woman'.

* **Legion**

Legion is a demon found in Judeo-Christian mythology. The Bible (specifically found in Mark Chapters 1-13) describes Jesus as exorcising the demon from a possessed man by transfering its components into a herd of pigs, who proceeded to drown themselves. Its name derives from the Latin word "legio", meaning 'to gather/collect".

* **Leprechaun**

A leprechaun is a creature from Irish mythology, believed to be a type of fairy. They are traditionally tiny humanoids wearing green clothing who spend their time working on shoes or protecting a pot of gold they hide at the end of a rainbow. Some stories say that successfully capturing a leprechaun can force it to grant wishes to the captor. The name means "small body" in Irish.

* **Leshy**

The Leshy, also known by a number of alternate names, is a deity of the forests from pagan Slavic mythology. He is capable of taking any form he likes and has been portrayed both neutrally and as a villainous deity. His name means 'from the forest' in Russian.

* **Lilith**

Lilith is a female figure from Mesopotamian and Judaic mythology primarily believed to be the first wife of Adam and the primordial she-demon who was banished from the Garden of Eden for not obeying Adam. Her name stems from the Akkadian word for a spirit or demon ("lilu").

* **Loch Ness Monster**

The Loch Ness Monster is a legendary cryptid originating from Scottish folklore, named after the lake where it was first spotted. Cryptozoology subculture praises this creature, despite the lack of irrefutable scientific evidence that the creature really exists. Goneshi appears to specifically reference the legendary "surgeon's photograph" hoax of 1934.

* **Manticore**

The manticore is a legendary creature from Persian mythology, specifically a chimera or hybrid of animals. It generally resembles a lion, while possessing a human head, and a scorpion's tail. Its name translates to "man-eater" in Persian.

* **Mare**

The Mare is a malicious entity from Germanic and Slavic folklore that rides on top of sleeping people's chests, which causes that person to have nightmares. This creature's name is likely the inspiration for the modern word "nightmare".

* **Maui**

Maui is a famous trickster and popular folk hero from Polynesian mythology who wields a magical hook which can move islands. He is known for various different adventures and feats like stealing fire from the underworld to give to humans and capturing the Sun to lengthen the daytime.

* **Medusa**

Medusa is one of the three monstrous Gorgons from Greek mythology. She is known for possessing living snakes in place of hair and possessing the ability to petrify people with her gaze. Medusa, according to legend, lived on the island of Sarpedon until she was beheaded by the hero Perseus who used it as a personal weapon before giving it to the goddess Athena. Her name is derived from a Greek word meaning "guardian".

* **Melusine**

Melusine, also known as Melusina, is a female water spirit from European folklore believed to be similar to a mermaid due to having a fish or serpent-like lower body. Her name's exact etymology is uncertain.

* **Menehune**

Menehune are a race of dwarf people from Hawaiian mythology who live in the forests and valleys of the country, hidden away from human contact. They are believed to have lived in Hawaii before human settlers did and are thought to be great craftsmen whose structures survive to this day.

* **Mephistopheles**

Mephistopheles, also known as Mephisto, is a demon from German folklore most well known for his role in the Faust legend. His name is a combination of Greek words roughly meaning 'not loving'.

* **Merlin**

Merlin is a mythical figure from Arthurian mythology who is a mage whose magical powers came from being birthed by an incubus. He serves as King Arthur's advisor and mentor before being sealed away or even murdered by the Lady of the Lake. Merlin's name comes from the Brythonic figure Myrddin, a bard who was a chief inspiration for the character.

* **Mermaid**

The mermaid is an aquatic creature that appears in various folklores throughout the world. It is often depicted as a human woman whose lower body is that of a fish. Their name means 'sea girl' or 'sea woman' in Old English.

* **Mimic**

The Mimic is a fictional monster created for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is a creature that can disguise itself as any object. The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons has established the Mimic as a staple of modern fantasy works.

* **Minogame**

The Minogame (Staw Raincoat Turtle) is a legendary creature spoken of throughout East Asia. They are believed to be living turtles that have the ability to become hundreds or thousands years of old, which also possesses a long tail made out of seaweed. They feature in the famous folktale of Urashima Taro and also accompany the god Jurojin.

* **Mixcoatl**

Mixcoatl, also known as Camaztle or Camaxtli, was the god of the hunt in several Mesoamerican cultures who is associated with the Milky Way galaxy.

* **Mogwai**

Mogwai is a word used in Chinese culture referring to a certain type of demon which reproduce during mating seasons after the coming of rain. In modern times, the term is most commonly associated with the 1984 film *Gremlins*. Their name is a transliteration of the Cantonese for a monster or demon.

* **Mokoi**

Mokoi are a type of evil spirit from Australian Aboriginal mythology who killed sorcerers who used black magic or kidnapped children at night to eat them. Their name means 'evil spirit'.

* **Momotaro**

Momotaro (Peach Boy) is a popular hero in Japanese folklore who is named after his birth from inside a giant peach. Stories speak of his adventures in battling demons called Oni alongside three companions: a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant.

* **Moon Rabbit**

The Moon Rabbit is a mythical creature in East Asian and indigenous American folklore. It is primarily based on how the dark markings on the near side of the Moon are often interpreted as looking like a rabbit. In Japanese culture, the Moon Rabbit is seen as pounding on a mortar to create rice cakes.

* **Morgan Le Fay**

Morgan le Fay, also known as Morgana among other names, is a powerful enchantress from Arthurian mythology. While originally having little role in early appearances, she eventually evolved into a common antagonist for tales based on King Arthur. A significant aspect of her iterations is her potential to do both good and evil.

* **Mothman**

The Mothman is a creature from West Virginia folklore which was spotted near the city of Point Pleasant. Sightings of it date back to 1966, and were also supposedly connected to paranormal events. The creature's appearance is legendary thanks to a statue erected of it and an annual festival held in the city dedicated to the sightings. The Mothman is one of the most legendary cryptids alongside Bigfoot, the Chupacabra, and the Loch Ness Monster.

* **Mujina**

Mujina is an old Japanese term which refers to the Japanese badger (although it is also associated with the Japanese raccoon dog or *tanuki* and the masked palm civet). In Japanese folklore, they are yokai with the power to shapeshift and the goal of deceiving humans. To avoid confusion, the word "anaguma" is used nowadays to refer to ordinary badgers.

* **Naga**

The Nagas are a divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They reside in the netherworld of Patala and are led by a king given the title of Nagaraja. The name is based on the Sanskrit word for the Indian cobra (Naja naja).

* **Namahage**

The Namahage are demon-like beings often portrayed as men wearing Oni masks and traditional straw capes called "mino" which originate from a New Year's ritual in local northern Japanese folklore. They are seen as marching in pairs or groups of three punishing misbehaving children yelling phrases like "Nakuko wa inee ga?" ('Are there any crybabies around?') or "Waruiko wa inee ka?" ('Are naughty kids around?'). Their name is most often believed as literally translating to 'Fire Rash Peeling', thought to reference the olden Namahage phrase "Namomi ko hagetaka yo?" ('Blisters peeled yet?').

* **Nanook**

Nanook was the master of bears in Inuit religion who determined if hunters deserved success and punished taboo violations. He is associated with the polar bear, with his name being the Inktitut word for the animal.

* **Nightgaunt**

Nightgaunts are a race of creatures that appear in Lovecraftian mythology. They resemble black humanoids with leathery skin, a whip-like tail, and large bat-like wings. They are thought to haunt various locations across the cosmos and were originally inspired by a recurring nightmare H.P. Lovecraft had as a child.

* **Nightmarcher**

Nightmarchers, known as "Huaka'i Po" or 'Spirit Ranks' in their native language, are a deadly type of ghost from Hawaiian mythology. It is believed that on certain nights of the year, these deadly warriors will march to a sacred place and anyone who looks at them or defy them will die violently.

* **Ningyo**

The Ningyo (Human Fish) is a creature from Japanese folklore which is similar to the mermaid. In ancient times, they were believed to resemble a fish with some resemblance to a monkey. While consuming their flesh was believed to grant a longer life, their presence was believed to be a sign of calamity.

* **Norn**

The Norns (consisting of Wyrd, Verdandi, and Skuld) are deities from Norse mythology who are responsible for shaping the course of human destinies. They tend to the sacred world tree of Yggdrasill by watering it using water from the sacred well of Urdarbrunnr. They also visit newborn children to determine their future, although whether the Norns are malevolent or benevolent varies based on interpretation.

* **Nuckelavee**

The nuckelavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian folklore which was called "the nastiest of all demons" by British folklorist Katharine Briggs. The creature's appearance is a fusion of elements from a human and a horse and its mere breath could wilt crops and inflict livestock with sickness. Its name comes from the Orcadian word "knoggelvi" which means 'Devil of the Sea'.

* **Nue**

The Nue is a legendary creature of Japanese folklore which first appeared during the Heian period (the exact dating is not clear). They are believed to be a type of mythological chimera, a creature similar to the titular Greek monster that is made from elements of different animal species. The Nue generally possesses the features of a monkey, tiger, and snake.

* **Nurarihyon**

The Nurarihyon (Slippery Gourd) is a Japanese yokai whose origins appear to originate from the Wakayama Prefecture in the Edo Period. They usually take the form of a Japanese man with a giant head shaped like a gourd. A mistranslation of the Japanese text led to Nurarihyon being associated as supreme commanders of large armies of yokai.

* **Nymph**

A nymph is a type of minor female nature deity in Greek mythology, not to be confused with an actual goddess. They are usually personifications of nature, tied to a specific place or landform, and are usually depicted as maidens. Since the Middle Ages, they have been sometimes associated or even confused with fairies. Their name might come from the Greek word "nymphe", meaning 'young woman' or 'bride'.

* **Obariyon**

Obariyon is a child-sized monster from the Niigata prefecture who lurks in bushes and trees on the sides of roads. When a traveler passes by, the Obariyon will shout its own name and jump onto their back in a piggyback style while becoming heavier with each taken footstep. To further the victim's misery, the Obariyon will chew on the person's scalp. Its name comes from a phrase meaning 'give me a piggyback ride'.

* **Oberon**

Oberon is the King of the Fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature, best known for his role in the Shakespearean play A Midsummer Night's Dream. In the play, he is the husband of the Fairy Queen Titania who are feuding over the custody of a child. Due to being powerful nature spirits, their fighting causes nasty weather. Despite this, the name Oberon is first used in the early 13th century in the medieval narrative Huon de Bordeaux. The name is derived from the name of a dwarf from Germanic mythology named Alberich (meaning 'elf king').

* Ogma
* Ogopogo
* Onamazu
* Oni
* Orc
* **Osiris**

Osiris is the Egyptian god of fertility, resurrection, and the afterlife. He is generally known for being wrapped in mummy clothes after his brother Set cut him up into pieces, being reconstructed by his wife Isis.

* **Ouroboros**

The Ouroboros is a classic symbol found in various ancient cultures that depicts a serpent or dragon eating its own tale. It is often interpreted as a symbol of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Its name derives from Ancient Greek and means 'tail eating'.

* **Pachamama**

Pachamama is a goddess found in South American mythology who is regarded as a local variant of Mother Nature and a fertility goddess who presides over planting and harvesting. She is thought to have the ability to create earthquakes and use her creativity to sustain life on the planet. Her name translates from the Aymara and Quechua languages as 'World Mother' or 'Mother Earth'.

* **Pan**

Pan (known as Faunus to the Romans) is a Greek god who commands nature, shepherds, and rustic music. His appearance is said to resemble a male human with the lower body of a goat. He is often believed to be associated with fertility and sex. His name might be based on an ancient root word meaning 'to watch over'.

* Pazuzu
* Pele
* **Persephone**

Persephone, also called Kore or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter in Greek mythology who became the queen of the underworld after being abducted by her uncle Hades. She is seen as the embodiment of spring and the personification of vegetation due to the myth that she was cursed after eating a pomegranate.

* Peryton
* **Philosopher's Stone**

The Philosopher's Stone is a mythical substance from alchemy said to be capable of turning base metals into gold. It is the central symbol and concept of alchemy, with the creation or obtaining of a philosopher's goal being known as the alchemist's Magnum Opus or 'Greatest Work'. Philosopher's Stones are also known as the elixir of life, due to their supposed ability to grant immortality.

* Pictish Beast
* **Pixie**

A pixie is a mythical creature hailing from British folklore, considered to be a type of fairy. Traditional lore associates them as being tiny humanoid creatures who were mischievous and childlike. While modern interpretations present them as resembling Christmas elves, this was not present in the original legends and is likely a modern addition. While the exact etymology is unknown, the name could be based on the Swedish word for a small fairy (pyske).

* **Poltergeist**

The poltergeist is a type of ghost or spirit from ghostlore that is responsible for performing physical disturbances to haunt a home. Their abilities include creating loud noises, the levitation and manipulation of objects, and physically attacking the house's residents. Its name comes from German, meaning "noisy ghost".

* **Preta**

The Hungry Ghost, known as "Preta" in Hinduism and "Gaki" in Japanese, is a type of supernatural creature originating from Indian religions which was adopted into East Asian culture through the spread of Buddhism. They are the spirits of people who were corrupted, deceitful, or greedy during their lifetime and so suffer an insatiable hunger thanks to karma (the fitting consequences of a person's actions).

* **Puca**

The puca, also spelled as pooka or puck, is a shapeshifting creature from Celtic and Germanic folklore. Possessing dark fur or white hair, they are bringers of both good and bad fortune. The origin of its name is unknown.

* **Puck**

Puck, sometimes known as Robin Goodfellow, is a domestic nature sprite, demon, or fairy in English folklore. He is described as a fairy who is famous for mischievous pranks and will perform minor housework. The exact etymology of Puck's name is uncertain.

* **Pyrausta**

Pyrausta, also known as pyrallis, are a mythological creature from Greek and Roman mythology who lived inside of fire like a salamander and would die if it left the flames. They are sometimes seen as a hybrid between a dragon and an insect.

* **Quicksilver**

The Quicksilver are spirits from England Lore. The female equivalent of the poltergeist, they are known for causing mischief in households, such as writing down a large letter Q on windows and mirrors with soap or lipstick and laughing loudly to disturb sleepers. They are evil, merely nuisances at worst. Fortunately, they don't stay for long and leave households after some time.

* **Raijin**

Raijin (Thunder God) is the god of lightning, thunder, and storms in Japanese mythology and the Shinto religion. He is often depicted with a fierce facial expression, standing upon a cloud while beating on a den-den daiko drum.

* **Rainbow Serpent**

The Rainbow Serpent is a creator deity from Australian Aboriginal folklore, commonly interpreted as a multi-colored snake. The serpent is seen as a benevolent deity who brings water to humans, but it can be a destructive force of nature if angered. It has many names depending on the Aboriginal culture, such as Wititj, Ngalyod, Yurlungur, or Kunmanggur.

* **Rakshasa**

Rakshasa (females are known as "Rakshasi") are a race of usually malevolent demigods from Hindu mythology. They are thought to consume men and are seen as the embodiments of evil in Vedic scriptures. Their name means 'preservers' in Sanskrit due to their promise to Brahma to protect the waters of creation.

* **Raum**

Raum (also known as Raim and Raym) is a a Great Earl of Hell who rules over thirty legions of demons. He originates from demonology, being described in the Ars Goetia. His name means "space/room/chamber" in German.

* **Redcap**

The redcap, also known as Redcomb or Bloody Cap, is a malevolent goblin from Border folklore said to inhabit ruined castles along the Anglo-Scottish border. Its name comes from its practice of soaking their hats in the blood of those they have murdered (a favorite activity of theirs).

* **Revenant**

Revanants are an animated corpse in common folklore that is revived to haunt the living. Their name comes from an Old French word meaning 'returning' or 'coming back'.

* **Robin Hood**

Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw from English folklore known as a highly skilled archer who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. Aspects of stories surrounding him include his green clothing, his lover Maid Marian, his leadership of the band of outlaws called the Merry Men, and his chief opponent the Sheriff of Nottingham. The earliest known ballads speaking of Robin Hood can be traced back to the 15th century and he was a popular folk figure in the Late Middle Ages. The historicity of Robin Hood has been debated for centuries, and whether or not Robin Hood was a real person remains undetermined to this day.

* **Sandman**

The Sandman is a mythical character from European folklore who puts people to sleep by sprinkling magical sand onto their eyes, which often inspires beautiful dreams. The rheum in one's eyes (thin mucus discharged during sleep) is thought to be a result of the Sandman.

* **Santa Claus**

Santa Claus, also known simply as Santa along with a series of other alternate names, is a legendary character originating from Western Christian culture. He supposedly flies through the entire world in a sleigh drawn by flying reindeer on Christmas Eve, delivering presents to children across the world. He also lives at the North Pole and creates the toys and gifts he delivers in his workshop with assistance from elves. Major influences for his creation include Saint Nicholas, the English figure of Father Christmas, and the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas (who inspired his name).

* **Sarimanok**

The Sarimanok, known as a Papanok if female, is a legendary bird of the Maranao people from Filipino mythology. A major symbol in Maranao art, it is a multicolored bird holding a fish on its beak or talons and is believed to be a symbol of good fortune. Its name can be translated as 'assorted bird'.

* **Sarugami**

Sarugami (Monkey God/Spirit) is a type of Japanese yokai that take the form of a bigger, more vicious monkey. They are capable of speech, sometimes wear human clothing, and are believed to be remnants of an ancient monkey worshipping cult. Legends involving the sarugami generally follow a certain pattern: a sarugami kidnaps a young woman from her village and a brave hero is called upon to slay the sarugami and rescue the hostage. Like oni, Sarugami are monsters meant to be slain by samurai and other noble warriors.

* **Satori**

The satori is a creature from Japanese folklore who resembles a monkey and has the power to read minds. Its name is traditionally spelled with a kanji meaning "consciousness", but the word can also reference the Japanese Buddhist word for "enlightenment" or "understanding".

* **Sazae-oni**

Sazae-oni (Shellfish Ogre) are creatures from Japanese mythology who resemble giant mollusks, specifically turban snails. They are a type of obake/ghost that haunt the seas on moonlit nights.

* **Scathach**

Scathach is a legendary Scottish warrior woman who appears in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Nicknamed "The Shadow" and "The Warrior Maid", Scathach lives on the Isle of Skye in Dun Scaith ('The Fortress of Shadows'). She taught the hero Cu Chulainn the art of combat, while also dealing with her rival Aife (who is also Scathach's sister). Her name means 'The Shadowy One' in Scots Gaelic.

* **Selkie**

Selkies are a mythological creature from Celtic and Norse mythology. They appear as seals who can shed their skin to become human-like. Folktales about them usually involve female selkies coercing men into falling in love with them. The name is based on "selch", the Scottish word for a grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).

* **Shen**

The Shen is a shapeshifting dragon or sea monster from Chinese mythology. Its name comes from a Chinese character meaning "an aquatic monster" and is usually depicted as some type of shellfish or mollusk. The creature is believed to be capable of summoning mirages.

* **Shisa**

Shisa are a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact based on the Chinese guardian lion seen as a cross between a lion and a dog. They are kept in pairs in front of buildings due to the belief that they are capable of warding off evil spirits.

* **Shiva**

Shiva, also known as Mahadeva and Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism and the Supreme Being in Shaivism who is a member of the Trimurti (in which she is known as "The Destroyer"). She is primarily the god of destruction and is described as both benevolent and fearsome. Her name means 'The Auspicious One' in Sanskrit.

* **Shuten-doji**

Shuten-doji (Little Drunkard) is the most dreaded yokai in Japan, associated as the most evil yokai of all. He was once a human who was reborn as the king of the oni (a race of Japanese demons similar to an ogre).

* **Simurgh**

Simurgh is a legendary bird from Persian mythology often compared to other animals like the phoenix. It is described as a peacock-like creature with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion which is large enough to carry an elephant or a whale. Benevolent and unambiguously female, the simurgh is thought to purify the land it inhabits and grant fertility to women. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word "synah" which refers to any bird of prey.

* **Siren**

The siren is a mythological creature hailing from Greek mythology. They are dangerous creatures who use their enchanted singing to shipwreck sailors and draw them to their doom. The exact etymology of their name is contested.

* **Sisyphus**

Sisyphus, also known as Sisyphos, is the founder and former king of Ephyra in Greek mythology. After successfully cheating death twice, the god Hades punished Sisyphus by having him roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll down to the bottom every time it nearly reached the top, a cycle which would repeat for eternity. His story inspired the modern adjective "Sisyphean", which describes tasks that are laborious and futile. His name is thought to come from either a pre-Greek root word "sophos" ('wise') or "sisys" ('a goat's skin').

* **Sprite**

A sprite is a fairy-like creature or ethereal entity from European mythology. The term is chiefly used in European folklore and it is rarely used in reference to spirits in modern English. The word comes from the French word for a spirit ("esprit").

* **Stymphalian Bird**

The Stymphalian Birds are a group of man-eating birds in Greek mythology named after their home in the swamps of Stymphalia. They possessed bronze beaks, sharp metallic feathers which could be launched at enemies as a projectile, and poisonous dung. They were ultimately destroyed by Hercules as the sixth of his legendary Twelve Labors, killing the birds using instruments called krotala which were blessed so no living being could bear the sound of them.

* **Succubus**

A succubus is a female demon from folklore that seduces men to have sexual intercourse with them, with its male counterpart being called an incubus. It is believed its activities are the result of the succubus' need for male semen to survive. Modern representations often depict succubus as a beautiful seductress or enchantress rather than their classical demonic appearances. The name comes from the Late Latin word "succubare", meaning 'to lie beneath' as a description of their preferred position while having sex with their victim.

* **Suijin**

Suijin is the god of water in Japanese mythology, specifically in the Shinto religion. He is believed to be the guardian of fisherman and the patron of fertility, motherhood, and painless childbirth. His name literally means 'water god' in Japanese.

* **Sun Wukong**

The Monkey King (known as Sun Wukong in Chinese and Son Goku in Japanese) is a legendary mythical figure who is the protagonist of the Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is a monkey who obtains supernatural abilities and accompanies the monk Tang Sanzang to spread Buddhism to the Indian continent. His powers include the ability to transform into 72 different forms and riding on a small cloud to fly through the air. His weapon, a magical staff called Ruyi Jingu Bang, is considered one of the most legendary weapons in fictional history.

* **Talos**

Talos is a legendary mechanical creature from Greek mythology. He is a giant automaton made of bronze created by the god Hephaestus at the request of Zeus to protect the Phoenician princess Europa from kidnappers. Its name might come from the Cretan word for the sun ("halos").

* **Taotie**

The Taotie is a Chinese mythical creature of unknown origin that resembles either a cow or a sheep with a human face. The Taotie's image was casted onto multiple ding cauldrons and other bronze artifacts. A greedy beast known for its ravenous appetite, the Taotie is one of the Four Perils, four wicked beasts of China embodying certain vices, with Taotie representing both greed and gluttony. Its name is synonymous with gluttony in Chinese.

* **Te-no-me**

Te-no-me (Hand Eyes) are a Japanese yokai that appear in the *Gazu Hyakki Yagyo* by Toriyama Sekien, believed to originate from the souls of blind men who were murdered by robbers. They resemble a zato (a blind person who is part of a specific guild) whose eyes are located on the palms of their hands rather than on their face. They wander through open fields or graveyards at night searching for humans to prey on. Their origins most likely originate from a Kyoto folktale.

* **Teumessian Fox**

The Teumessian Fox, also known as the Cadmean vixen, is a mythological fox from Greek mythology who was destined to never be caught. It is said to have been said by the gods to prey upon the city of Thebes as punishment for a national crime. It was pursued by a man named Amphitryon, who sent the hunting dog Laelaps after it which could catch everything. The paradoxical nature of their abilities caused a chase that would have never ended if Zeus had not stopped them by turning them to stone. They would later be turned into constellations, with the Teumessian Fox becoming Canis Minor and Laelaps becoming Canis Major.

* **Tezcatlipoca**

Tezcatlipoca was a central deity in the Aztec religion who was associated with the night sky, darkness, divinization, war, and many other things. He is one of the four sons of Ometecuhtli and Omecihuatl and is believed to have the ability to transform into a jaguar. His name means 'Smoking Mirror' in the Nahuatl language, a reference to Tezcatlipoca's association with the mineral obsidian which was used by the Aztecs to make mirrors and perform shamanic rituals.

* **Tiamat**

Tiamat is the primordial goddess of the sea in Mesopotamian religion who mated with the god Abzu to produce younger gods. She is considered both a sacred creator goddess and a monstrous embodiment of primordial chaos. Some sources depict her as a sea serpent or dragon. She was slain by the storm-god Marduk after she gave birth to all of the monsters in Mesopotamian mythology, with Marduk integrating elements of her body into the heavens and the Earth. Her name is believed to be based on "tamtu" (the Akkadian word for the sea).

* **Titan**

The Titans were a race of gigantic humanoids in Greek mythology who ruled the Earth before the Olympians overthrew them.

* **Titania**

Titania is a character in the 1595/1596 play A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare who is the Queen of the Fairies and the wife of Oberon the Fairy King. Due to Shakespeare's influence on modern culture, later fictional stories would use the name "Titania" to refer to fairy queens. Her name was inspired by the Metamorphoses (a Latin narrative poem from the ancient Roman Empire), which used the name as an appellation given to the daughters of Titans.

* **Tooth Fairy**

The Tooth Fairy is a fantasy figure in Western culture and other countries influenced by them. Her lore states that when children lose a baby tooth, they should place it under their pillow or on their bedside table and the Tooth Fairy will take the tooth for herself, replacing it with a valuable object like money. Her concept likely arose thanks to the "tand-fe" tradition of Northern Europe, where children would be paid for losing their first tooth.

* **Troll**

The troll is a creature originating from Scandinavian folklore. They are depicted commonly as hideous beings who live in rocky environments like mountains or caves and are hostile towards any humans who happen to find them. Despite that, they are believed also be slow and dumb. Their name derives from the German word "trolle", which is a fiend or demon.

* **Tsukuyomi**

Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, more commonly known as simply Tsukuyomi, is the god of the moon in Japanese mythology and the Shinto religion. So little is known about Tsukuyomi for sure, even their gender is uncertain although the oldest collection of Japanese poetry refers to Tsukuyomi as male. He is the second of the "three noble children" born from the god Izanagi-no-Mikoto when he cleansed himself of his sins, Tsukuyomi being born from his discarded right eye or a white copper mirror held in Izanagi's right hand. The name is a fusion of Old Japanese words meaning 'moon reading'.

* Ukobach
* Varuna
* Vidofnir
* Vivian
* **Vodyanoy**

Vodyanoy is a water spirit from Slavic mythology that also appears in fairy tales of that region. They are thought to resemble naked old men with frog-like faces, long greenish hair, and bodies covered in algae and black fish scales. Their name means 'from the water' in Russian.

* **Wampus Cat**

The Wampus Cat is a fearsome critter of American folklore blamed for the disappearance of local wildlife. It is believed to originate from a Cherokee legend where a woman was cursed by tribal elders as punishment for viewing a sacred ceremony by hiding under the pelt of a cat. Depictions of the creature have been used as mascots for various American sports teams, which vary wildly from frightening to comical. Its name comes from the folk word "catawampus", which is attributed as meaning 'an imaginary and fierce wild animal' according to Merriam-Webster.

* **Wanyudo**

Wanyudo (Wheel Monk) are a type of well-known yokai whose accounts date back to the Heian period. They take the form of a burning oxcart wheel with the tormented face of a man attached to it. They are said in folklore to be the condemned soul of a tyrant that now drags souls to Hell.

* **Weretiger**

Weretigers are a type of therianthrope (shapeshifter) found in different cultures throughout the world such as Indonesia. They appeared as a monster race in the popular tabletop game *Dungeons and Dragons*.

* **Wild Hunt**

The Wild Hunt is a folklore motif found in various European cultures. The motif typically involves a mythological figure running away from a ghostly or supernatural group of hunters who pursue the protagonist.

* **Will-O-The-Wisp**

Will-o'-the-wisps are an atmospheric ghost light from English and European folklore which are often seen by travelers at night in bogs, swamps, or marshes especially. They are thought to mislead travellers due to their resemblance to a flickering lamp or lantern. In urban legends and superstition, will-o'-the-wisp is attributed to ghosts, fairies, and elemental spirits.

* **Wingoc**

The Wingwak, also known as the Wingoc, are the spirits of sleep in Algonquian mythology. They generally take the form of a butterfly and force people to fall asleep.

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* **Yaksha**

The yakshas are a broad class of usually benevolent nature spirits from Hindu and Buddhist mythology often connected with water, the forest, and the wilderness. In Hindu and Buddhist texts, they possess a dual personality: as an inoffensive fairy or a haunting ghost that devours travelers.

* **Yale**

The Yale, also known as the Centicore, is a mythical creature from European mythology and heraldry. It is an antelope or goat-like beast with the tusks of a boar and long horns which can swivel in any direction. Its name comes from the Hebrew word for an ibex ("Yael").

* **Yam**

Yam, also spelled as Yamm, is the god of the sea in Canaanite pantheon. In the Ugaritic Baal Cycle, he is the adversary of Baal. His name comes from the Canaanite word for the sea.

* **Yama**

Yama is the King of Hell in East Asian and Buddhist mythology said to judge the dead and preside over the cycle of rebirth. Although based on the Hindu god of the same name, he has evolved into having separate traits and functions from his namesake.

* **Yatagarasu**

The three-legged crow is a mythological creature originating from China that appears in various East Asian countries. In China, it is known as the Sanzuwu and is associated with the Sun and a legend where a number of them were shot down by legendary archer Houyi. In Japan, the Yatagarasu is seen as a symbol of rebirth and divine intervention in human affairs. It is known as Samjogo in Korea where it is considered the highest symbol of power, even above the normally superior dragon.

* **Yee Naaldlooshii**

The skin-walker (known in its native language as the Yee Naaldlooshii) is a type of harmful witch from Native American folklore which possesses the ability to shapeshift, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal.

* **Ymir**

Ymir is the ancestor of all jotunn in Norse mythology who is described in the Poetic Edda. He is a primordial being whose flesh was integrated into the Earth itself. His name is possibly derived from the Old Norse verb "ymja", meaning 'to groan' or 'to wail'.

* **Zashiki-warashi**

Zashiki-warashi (Parlor Child) are a type of yokai most commonly talked about in the Iwate Prefecture. They are said to take the form of a young child with blushing faces. Appearing inside of a person's home, they perform pranks due to their mischievous nature. Despite this, they are also bringers of good fortune and will guard the house they are haunting.

* **Zhenniao**

Zhenniao are poisonous birds from Chinese mythology. They are colorful birds with a purple body, green feathers on the tip of their wings, and a scarlet beak. Their entire body is covered with a poison called zhendu, which they've gained from eating the heads of vipers. As such, their feathers are commonly used for assassinations.

* **Zhu Bajie**

Zhu Bajie (known as Cho Hakkai in Japanese and Pigsy in English) is a central character in Journey to the West who physically resembles a pig. He is one of the companions of Tang Sanzang who often fights with Sun Wukong out of jealousy. He gets the group into trouble by acting from laziness, gluttony, or lust. He therefore is often called "daizi" by his companions, a Chinese word meaning idiot. Zhu's Chinese name comes from the Chinese word for a swine and the Eight Precepts, a list of rules followed by Buddhists for the purpose of purity.

### Colors

* Amaranth (Shiseki)
* Amethyst (Shisekiei)
* Asiatic Dayflower (Tsuyukusa)
* Auburn (赤褐, *Sekika*)
* Azure (Konpeki)
* Blond (Kinpatsu)
* Blue (Seishoku)
* Blue-Violet (Kiyo-iro)
* Bright Red (真っ赤, *Makka*)
* Bronze (青銅, *Seido*)
* Brown (褐色, *Kasshoku*)
* Canary Yellow (Kinshijaku-iro)
* Cerise (Sakuranbo-iro)
* Charcoal (Sumi-iro)
* Cinnabar (Ni-iro)
* Cobalt Blue (真っ青, *Massao*)
* Coral (Sango-iro)
* Dandelion (Tanpopo-iro)
* Dark Blue (濃紺, *Nokon*)
* Dark Grey (鈍色, *Nibi-iro*)
* Gold (金, *Kagane*)
* Grape (葡萄色, *Budou-iro*)
* Green (緑色, *Ryokushoku*)
* Honey Gold (蜂蜜色, *Hachimitsu-iro*)
* Indigo (青藍, *Seiran*)
* Iridescent Green (玉虫色, *Tamamushi-iro*)
* Jet Black (濡羽色, *Nureba-iro*)
* Lead (鉛色, *Namari-iro*)
* Lemon (Kihada-iro)
* Maroon (栗色, *Kuri-iro*)
* Milky White (乳白色, *Nyuhakushoku*)
* Monochrome (単色, *Tanshoku*)
* Mustard Yellow (芥子色, *Karashi-iro*)
* Olive Green (鶯色, *Uguisu-iro*)
* Orange (橙色, *Daidai-iro*)
* Peach (東雲色, *Shinonome-iro*)
* Peony (天香国色, *Tenkokushoku*)
* Pink (鴇色, *Toki-iro*)
* Pink Tinged with Yellow (曙色, *Akebono-iro*)
* Purple (紫色, *Shishoku*)
* Red (赤色, *Sekishoku*)
* Reddish Brown (柿色, *Kaki-iro*)
* Rose Red (薔薇色, *Bara-iro*)
* Silver Grey (銀灰色, *Ginkaishoku*)
* Sky Blue (空色, *Sora-iro*)
* Strawberry (Ichigo-iro)
* Sunflower (Himawari-iro)
* Tawny (茶褐色, *Chakkashoku*)
* Turmeric (鬱金色, *Ukon-iro*)
* Verdigris (緑青, *Rokusho*)
* Vermilion (Ake)
* Violet (菫色, *Sumire-iro*)
* Vivid Red (紅色, *Beni-iro*)
* Ultramarine (群青, *Gunjo*)
* Yellowish Brown (黄褐色, *Okasshoku*)
* White (白色, *Hakushoku*)
* Whitish Green (白緑, *Byakuroku*)

## See Also

* Beyblade Inspiration Index
* Beyblade Metal Saga Inspiration Index