Found in most folklore around the world, this omen of death- or general bad luck- causes quite a hard time for these creatures, who deserve all the love because they're sweet little babies
Black Cat
This creature is known to be a magical fox spirit with the ability to shapeshift or bewitch other beings. Some can be depicted with multiple tails, and the most powerful of those are said to have as many as nine
Kitsune
Jupiter is the god of the sky and thunder, and King of the Roman Gods
Zeus
These creatures were originally depicted as half bird, half human, resting in cliffs by the ocean and luring sailors in with their song
Siren
This black-scaled dragon is said to be the last of his kind, hunted down for being 'too dangerous' to humans- but at heart he's a lovable goofball, and endlessly loyal to the viking boy that earned his trust
Toothless (HTTYD)
In ancient times, this event was considered a disruption of the natural order of things, a sign that something had (or would) gone horribly horribly wrong
Nowadays, they're mostly just cool things to gather outside and look at
Solar Eclipse
These creatures live around the water, known to be green-skinned but human-like, with webbed hands and feet and a turtle shell, and feature a sort of bowl of water on their heads
Kappa
Venus is the goddess of love, of beauty and fertility, even victory, and is said to be the mother of Cupid
Aphrodite
With the body of a horse and the upper torso of a man, this creature is often depicted as an archer
Centaur
This dragon is the last of her kind, and must journey with some kind-hearted humans to save the world from an ancient evil- but she's also really interested to see how the world's changed since she was last around!
Sisu (Raya and the Last Dragon)
Found mostly in German and Irish folklore, these creatures are said to be an exact replica of you, and seeing one is meant to be a sign of your imminent death
Doppelgängers
These creatures are massive, known to have blue or red skin and wild hair, and are likened to ogres, trolls or orcs. They are said to be evil souls who have transformed into such after death, as a punishment
Oni
Vulcan is the god of fire and metalworking, and usually depicted as a great blacksmith, master of the forge
Hephaestus
This creature is said to live off the coasts of Norway and Greenland, a massive sea monster that attacks ships and pulls them into the unforgiving ocean
Kraken
Falkor (The Never-Ending Story)
Though it's still seen as a sign of bad luck, back in the Victorian era, performing this particular action meant a member of the culprit's family would be murdered
Opening an umbrella indoors
Originating from Chinese mythology, this creature is a sort of chimera similar to a unicorn, with the body of a deer, dragon scales, and a horse's mane and hooves. They are known to be truly kind creatures, never harming a good person, but breathe fire towards wicked souls
Kirin
Juno is the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and is considered the Queen of the Roman gods
Hera
Basilisk
This two-headed dragon is a pair of twins, and often need help remembering to work together in the adventures they have with their friends
Zak and Wheezy (Dragon Tails)
Thought to come from Irish folklore, this creature is depicted as a headless rider on a black horse, or a headless man driving a horse-drawn carriage, said to arrive at the doorstep of the house where death is approaching
In modern day, he's depicted to use a human spine as a whip, but the original myth just had him use a whip in general
Dullahan
This creature's name translates to 'snow woman', and appears as a woman to those lost in the snow, with long dark hair, blue lips, and a white kimono. Originally thought to be wholly evil, murdering unsuspecting travelers, in modern legend they're depicted as more sympathetic, perhaps guiding these poor souls out instead.
Yuki-onna
Ceres is the goddess of agriculture, of harvest and the earth, but also motherhood and fertility, and finds another counterpart in the Egyptian goddess Isis
Demeter
This creature is half human and half goat, and they're considered symbols of peace and fertility
Faun
This dragon hails from Icelandic legend, and is originally said to have been a dwarf that grew too greedy with the gold he and his brother discovered, eventually leading to him being slain
Fáfnir (Volsunga Saga)