Questions tagged [magical-creatures]
Refers to the large group of creatures based in magic in mythology, fantasy, and science fiction, such as elves, dwarves, and unicorns. Not to be confused with aliens.
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What beasts does Newt Scamander have in his trunk?
In the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film, Newt Scamander's trunk houses a lot of different magical beasts. I have recognized the following creatures from the Fantastic Beasts and Where to ...
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Why is Aragog suddenly smaller in Half-Blood Prince?
In the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (HP2) and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (HP6), there seems to be a drastic size difference in the portrayal of Aragog, ...
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From whence comes Tolkien's history of the Mûmak (Oliphaunt) and its demise?
It is rather clear from the prologue to The Fellowship of the Ring, specifically the "Note on the Shire Records," that the Lord of the Rings account of the third age comes from information primarily ...
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Supernaturally Smooth Riding: A dream or the reality of Shadowfax's power?
At the end of Book III, chapter 11: "The Palantír," in The Two Towers, Tolkien narrates the following (bold added):
[Gandalf speaking:] 'Away now, Shadowfax! Run, greatheart,...
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What else do we know about Augureys
in The Cursed Child a magical creature called the Augurey is used as an important symbol. (I'm talking here about the bird itself, not the character who becomes identified with it).
We get a brief ...
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Why don't Muggles have to de-gnomify their gardens?
The question "Why do the Weasleys have to de-gnome the garden at the Burrow?" is focused on why magic isn't used to get rid of garden gnomes.
I've begun to wonder why muggles don't deal with gnomes.
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Why did Dumbledore appoint Hagrid as professor of Care of Magical Creatures?
Concerning magical creatures Hagrid's expertise is evident, but his judgement is impaired. He also has a quick temper and when angered, can assault people, which makes him less than perfect teacher ...
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Why do Wizards look like this? [duplicate]
If I hear the word "magician" I think most immediately of an old man in a dark robe.
He wears a pointy hat. Sometimes with stars and moons.
Also this is what you get when you type "wizard" into your ...
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In the Dresden Files, why does Nicodemus Archleone find Mouse so startling/threatening?
The Setup
Nicodemus is a fearless sociopath with millenia of accumulated knowledge, a nearly flawless dueling record, and the support of Anduriel, who can suppress magic at will, gain situational ...
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Are heliopaths a figment of Luna's imagination?
In OotP Luna Lovegood claimed the Minister of Magic had a secret army of fire spirits called heliopaths. The fact that Luna spoke of such beings in itself is seen by others as reason enough to doubt ...
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How do Basilisk eyes actually work?
I asked a question here, in which @Scanner pointed out that there was a fundamental part of the question that was missing.
How does a Basilisk kill with its eyes? Does it sever the soul, cause instant ...
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Are there any male Veela?
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire it is clear that the Veela strongly affect boys:
And as the veela danced faster and faster, wild, half-formed thoughts
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What are the differences between a ghoul, a ghost and a poltergeist?
In the world of Harry Potter, there seems to be a distinction between a ghoul, a ghost and poltergeist.
My understanding is that a ghost is an imprint of a dead wizard, so what are the others and are ...
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Why are Thestrals not a threat to humans?
Despite being predators and carnivorous, JK writes that Thestrals are not in any way threatening to humans and can be domesticated.
My problem with this is, not all Thestrals are domesticated and as ...
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Which novel has the earliest appearance of the consumption of monsters as food?
I came across people talking about adventurers eating the monsters that they hunt, so I was wondering:
"What is the earliest appearance of adventurers eating weird food made from the remains of the ...
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