Myths and Fairy Tales

an imaginary creature like a man but extremely tall, strong, and usually very cruel

A giant or monster in legends and fairy tales that eats humans.

a member of an imaginary race similar to humans, of small size and with hairy feet, in stories by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Words a witch says before casting a spell

an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves

a member of a family of giants having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead

a grotesque sprite or elf that is mischievous or malicious toward people.

in Lord of the Rings he is a Stoor Hobbit of the River-folk, who lived near the Gladden Fields. Originally known as Sméagol, he was corrupted by the One Ring

Something that has supernatural power (impossible)

a supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature.

a mythical monster like a giant reptile. In European tradition this crea is typically fire-breathing and tends to symbolize chaos or evil