Folklore Entities

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun A mythical being or legendary creature, often depicted as a small, delicate, and ethereal being with magical powers.

  • The faerie realm is often depicted as a mystical and enchanting place in literature.
  • I heard a rumor that faeries live in the old oak tree at the edge of the forest.
  • I swear I saw a faerie flitting around the garden last night, it was so cool!
  • Her delicate movements and ethereal beauty made her seem like a faerie dancing in the moonlight.

noun A supernatural being in Islamic mythology, able to assume human or animal form and to possess humans

  • According to Arabian folklore, a jinni is a supernatural being made of smokeless flame.
  • I heard a story about a jinni granting wishes to a traveler in the desert.
  • Some people believe that a jinni can bring good luck if you treat it with respect.
  • The entrepreneur felt like a jinni had granted all his wishes when his business took off.

noun A deity associated with water, often worshipped in various cultures and mythologies.

  • In ancient mythology, the water god was believed to control the seas and rivers.
  • Have you heard about the water god in that new fantasy book? It's so cool!
  • Dude, the water god in that video game is totally OP.
  • She was like a water god, effortlessly navigating through difficult situations.

noun a mythical creature or spirit that inhabits bodies of water

  • The water sprite is a mythical creature often depicted as a guardian of lakes and rivers.
  • I heard a rumor that a water sprite was spotted near the waterfall yesterday.
  • That lake is said to be haunted by a water sprite, so be careful if you go swimming there.
  • Her graceful movements in the water made her seem like a water sprite.