• Fantasy Terminology

    Seductive Magical Creatures

    -Mermaids There are many different myths and fantasy stories that incorporate mermaids and mermen. These creatures are half human and half fish. Though there are many different depictions on how friendly or antagonistic they are, merfolk are known to be very seductive and beautiful. In many of the original myths, merfolk would lure the sailors off course and drown them in the ocean. Even the merfolk that are known to be friendly, or at least not malevolent, are usually still presented as seductive men and women. – Succubus These demonic women’s very essence is to be a seductress. They prey upon men and sleep with them. It is often shown…

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  • Fantasy Terminology

    Common Supernatural Beings

    *I classify supernatural beings as mythological and fantasy beings that are mostly depicted in stories that take place in our world. These definitions and descriptions may be different depending on the author and how they create their beings and mythological lore. Angels- are beings that are almost always related to religion. They are often depicted as beautiful men or woman with large white wings and a holy glow or light about them. However, despite their relation to religion, they are not always depicted as good. There are many stories that show angels as cruel and vain as well as many stories that show them as good helpful guides. It really…