List of Legendary Creatures By Type - Artificial Creatures

Artificial Creatures

This listing includes creatures that are man-made, mechanical or of alchemical origins.

  • Nephele (Greek) - nymph formed from a cloud to resemble the goddess Hera
  • Galatea (Greek) - ivory statue carved by Pygmalion
  • Blodeuwedd (Welsh) - wife of Lleu Llaw Gyffes
  • Automaton (worldwide) - self-operating machine; most famous example is Greek mythology's Talos
  • Various objects animated by gods, demons and spirits in mythology, legend and folklore
  • Golem (Jewish) - animated humanoid construct
  • Homunculus (Alchemy) - Diminutive, animated construct
  • Ushabti (Egyptian) - Clay guardians/assistants
  • Tsukumogami (Japanese)- objects that come to life, of their own accord, after 100 years
  • Tupilaq (Inuit)- statues brought to life to serve witches and shamans

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