Creatures of
German Mythology
Venture into the dark forests of Germanic legend, where ancient tales of dragons, dwarves, and supernatural beings have inspired fantasy literature for centuries.
The Germanic Spirit World
Germanic mythology shares roots with Norse tradition but developed unique regional variations through the folklore collected by the Brothers Grimm.
Dragons
Treasure-guarding wyrms like Fafnir define Germanic dragon lore.
Little Folk
Dwarves, kobolds, and elves inhabit mines, homes, and forests.
Forest Spirits
The dark German forests teem with mysterious woodland beings.
Wild Hunt
Spectral hunters ride across winter skies, portending disaster.
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Featured Creatures
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Fafnir
The Greed Dragon
A dwarf transformed into a dragon by his cursed gold, slain by the hero Sigurd.
Lorelei
Rhine Maiden
A beautiful siren who lures Rhine sailors to their deaths with her enchanting song.
Kobold
Mine Spirit
Mischievous sprites dwelling in mines and homes, helpful or harmful depending on treatment.
Krampus
Christmas Devil
The horned counterpart to St. Nicholas who punishes naughty children at Yuletide.
Erlkönig
Elf King
A sinister fairy king who steals children, immortalized in Goethe's famous poem.
Nachzehrer
German Vampire
Undead who consume their own burial shrouds before rising to drain the living.
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