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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.
- Golems. Famous in Jewish folklore, golems are most often depicted as beings created from inanimate matter such as clay or mud, which have been brought to life to serve some purpose.
- Oni. In Japanese myth, oni are people who were so truly wicked in their lives that they transformed into demons in hell. Some were even bad enough to be transformed while still alive!
- Cyclops. Most often depicted as a giant with one eye, the cyclops (which means ‘circle-eyed’) first appeared in ancient Greek mythology. Somewhat lesser known than the classic Greek gods, the cyclopes lived in isolation and tended sheep or goats without any government, society, or community.
- Ogre. Ogres are featured in folktales from all around the world, and though the word is of French origin, the creature itself is derived from the man-eating ancient Etruscan god Orcus.
Monsters is a 2010 British science-fiction horror film written and directed by Gareth Edwards (in his feature directorial debut). Edwards also served as the cinematographer, production designer, and a visual effects artist.
Dec 7, 2023 · Read on to explore a mythical creatures list that includes 100 of the greatest beasts and beings of mythology, legend and folklore. You'll also learn about the potential origins and debated existence of mythological creatures. Naja Bertolt Jensen | Unsplash.
Dec 3, 2010 · With Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, Mario Zuniga Benavides, Annalee Jefferies. Six years after Earth has suffered an alien invasion, a cynical journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through an infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border.
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Jun 10, 2017 · At the Monsters, Inc. factory, skilled monsters employed as "scarers" venture into the human world to scare children and harvest their screams, through doors that activate portals to the...
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Jan 22, 2018 · Have you ever seen a sea monster or a hairy blob? Learn about 17 real-life monsters that washed up on beaches or rivers, and what they really are. From whales to sturgeons, from sloths to raccoons, these creatures are not as scary as they seem.
