Monster

A Monster (from the Latin monstrum) is a very broad concept linked to mythology and fiction. It applies to any being that presents characteristics, generally negative, outside the regular order of nature. Monsters are described as hybrid beings that can combine human, animal, and obituary elements, as well as abnormal size and supernatural abilities. The term is reserved for beings that inspire fear or disgust. It is also often used as a disqualification, to refer to people whose actions go against their own moral values. Likewise, it can be used in a positive way, to refer to people who excel in some discipline.

Greek mytholog
The monsters of Greek mythology are without a doubt the most famous, as they are; the Cyclops, the one-eyed giants, Mermaid, Medusa with snakes on her head, Cerberus a giant dog with three heads and a serpent's tail, Hydra an aquatic monster with three serpent heads and the Minotaurs who had the body of a human and a head of a bull.

The Minotaur (1885), by George F. Watts.

Greco-Roman mythology
See also: Category: Creatures of Greek mythology The monsters of ancient times belonged to the lineage of the gods, so the difference between a divine being and another monstrous was based more on their attitude towards mortals than on their inherent characteristics. The most famous monsters are those who clashed with gods and heroes. The Minotaur, the hydra of Lerna, Typhon, the gorgons, the mermaids, the Cyclops, and Scylla can be mentioned. In fables, these figures are portrayed as antagonists, representing oppression, tyranny, and the destructive force of nature.

Allegoria dell'immortalità (Allegory of Immortality), by Giulio Romano.

Scandinavian mythology
The negative values ​​are represented by the jotun, monsters or giants closely related to the gods. The definitions are vague and its characteristics are confused. In general, one speaks of giants of the frost, giants of the mountains, ogres, and witches. The most famous are those who clashed with the gods (Tiazi, Hrungnir) and those who will have a central role in Ragnarok (Jörmundgander, Fenrir). They have a lot of knowledge related to magic and nature, which allow them to take the forms of animals.

Celtic mythology
They stand out as monsters Banshee, Dullahan, Kelpie.

Arab tradition
The Thousand and One Nights record efrits, ghouls, the roc bird, talking monkeys, and a certain species of snake women (similar to the Nagas of Hindustan), among others. Throughout the narratives they play a chaotic role, helping the heroes or causing them misfortunes. They do not have a role as anti-heroes, as their forces are far above human ones.

Living Corpses

 * Skeleton
 * Zombie
 * Mummy
 * Vampire
 * Jiang-Shi
 * Ghoul
 * Lich
 * Wight

Incorporeal spirits

 * Ghost
 * Wraith
 * Banshee
 * Shade
 * Poltergeist
 * Yurei

Hybrids

 * Merfolk
 * Pan
 * Centaur
 * Minotaur
 * Chimaera
 * Hippocamp
 * Gorgon
 * Sphynx
 * Manticore

Animals and other creatures

 * Mothman
 * Chupacabra
 * Goatman
 * Yeti
 * Sasquatch
 * Jersey Devil
 * Dover Demon
 * Loch Ness Monster
 * J'ba Fofi
 * Goatman
 * Loveland Frogman
 * Bunnyman

Humanoids

 * Wendigo
 * Indrid Cold
 * Pérák
 * Black Eyed Children
 * Men in Black
 * Thetis Lake Monster
 * Flatwoods Monster

Fey

 * Leprechaun
 * Gnome
 * Dwarf
 * Fairy
 * Elf
 * Goblin
 * Treant
 * Dryad
 * Sprite
 * Dullahan

Sentient Objects

 * Cursed Doll
 * Scarecrow

Phantom Vehicles

 * Ghost Car
 * Ghost Train
 * Ghost Plane
 * Ghost Ship

Dragons

 * Red Dragon
 * Ryūjin
 * Sea Serpent
 * Lernaean Hydra

Supernatural Creatures

 * Ghost
 * Skeleton
 * Wraith
 * Zombie
 * Vampire
 * Ghoul
 * Cursed Doll
 * Scarecrow
 * Killer Clown
 * Ghost Car
 * Ghost Train
 * Ghost Plane
 * Ghost Ship
 * Jiang-Shi
 * Revenant
 * Wendigo
 * Headless Horseman
 * Grim Reaper
 * Werewolf
 * Demon
 * Angel
 * Boogeyman
 * Witch
 * Genie
 * Baron Samedi

Enormous Humanoids Monsters

 * Giant
 * Cyclops
 * Troll
 * Ogre
 * Titan
 * Umibozu
 * Ningen

Aquatic Creatures

 * Kraken
 * Sea Serpent
 * Merfolk
 * Siren
 * Hippocamp
 * Thetis Lake Monster
 * Bloop
 * Loch Ness Monster
 * Kelpie
 * Leviathan

Science Fiction Monsters

 * Xenomorph
 * Yautja
 * Cthulhu
 * Dagon
 * Intelligence (Virus)
 * Biomechanoid (Virus)
 * Borg
 * The Fly
 * Godzilla
 * King Kong
 * Gamera
 * Metaluna Mutant
 * Saucer Man
 * Ro-Man (Robot Monster)
 * Great Guidance (Robot Monster)
 * Audrey II
 * Kaiju
 * Alien
 * Cyborg

Horror Monsters

 * Frankenstein's Monster
 * Orlok
 * Dracula
 * Invisible Man
 * Phantom of The Opera
 * Headless Horseman
 * Chucky
 * Freddy Krueger
 * Jason Voorhees
 * Harold
 * Gill-man
 * Mr. Hyde
 * Slender Man
 * Jeff the Killer
 * Pinhead
 * Cenobite
 * Pumpkinhead
 * The Creeper
 * The Rake