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A monster is a type of fictional creature found in horror, fantasy, science fiction, folklore, mythology and religion. Monsters are very often depicted as dangerous and aggressive, with a strange or grotesque appearance that causes terror and fear, often in humans.
Oct 21, 2016 · Explore the myths and legends of various monsters from different cultures and regions. Learn about their origins, characteristics, powers and appearances in stories and art.
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- Kraken. Maritime lore is filled with tales of vicious sea serpents and scaly-skinned fish men, but few creatures of the deep have struck fear into sailors’ hearts like the mighty kraken.
- Griffin. An intimidating blend of two different predators, the griffin was said to possess the body and back legs of a lion as well as the wings, beak and talons of a hawk or eagle.
- Manticore. One of the most forbidding of all mythical creatures, the manticore was a bloodthirsty quadruped that supposedly sported the head of a blue-eyed man, the auburn body of a lion and the stinging tail of a scorpion.
- Basilisk. Accounts of the fearsome basilisk date back to the first century Roman writer Pliny the Elder, whose famous “Natural History” included entries on fantastical creatures and exotic races of deformed men.
Nov 2, 2001 · Monsters, Inc. is a comedy adventure film about two monsters who work at a scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. They accidentally bring a human girl into their world and have to hide her from their boss and their enemies.
- James Coburn
Dec 3, 2010 · A journalist and a tourist travel through Mexico, where six years ago an alien probe crashed and unleashed giant octopus-like creatures. The film is improvised, with stunning scenery and a low budget.
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- Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Gareth Edwards
- 2010-12-03
Monster Wiki aims to be a comprehensive catalogue of monsters from all types of settings, be they ancient folklore, novels, film, television, tabletop gaming or video games- if you like monsters, you’ll like Monster Wiki!
Oct 30, 2019 · How did humans invent monsters to explain the unexplainable? Explore 14 imaginary beasts from different cultures and learn how they reflect natural phenomena or modern anxieties.
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