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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Who controls the Watcher in the Water?
In the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, there is a kraken-like creature found in lake front of the gates of Moria, both mentioned in the book and shown in the movies.
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Why didn't Dr. Pretorius die?
In the '80s movie From Beyond, scientists create a resonator that allows them to see creatures from an alternate reality. In the opening scene, the sadistic Dr. Pretorius is beheaded by a strange ...
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Fantasy book with shape shifting dragon warriors
Set in a fantasy world with shape shifting Dragon kings and their warriors. They terrorize the humans, and kill those with magic.
The protagonist is the great-grandson of a powerful warlock. He ...
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How did Jimmy end up with Freddy the magic flute?
As any Saturday Morning Cartoons fan from the late 60's and early 70's can tell you, H.R. Pufnstuf was quite an adventure. Live action, puppets, dancing trees, good vs. evil. The story goes something ...
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How strong are vampires in The Vampire Diaries?
What is the strength level of vampires in The Vampire Diaries universe? What feats of strengths have been shown?
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Woman who gets trained by a soldier; dead soldier returns as a ghost; bird/raven people
I am writing in hope that someone might be able to recognize a book series that I read some years ago. Can't find anything that resembles my memories of it. From what I recall it contains a strong ...
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Ocean-themed fantasy trilogy: girl goes through a portal in her father's workshop, searches for her mermaid(?) mother there
The only things I remember about this book was it was about a brother and a sister (although I want to say more about the sister) and they were at a fair or carnival with their dad who raised them ...
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Is it ever explained why Harry has to cage Hedwig when he travels?
Doesn't this seem extremely unnecessary? Hedwig is an Wizarding Owl, she can fly and can travel wherever needed with minimal instruction. Hedwig in particular is very loyal and intelligent. There are ...
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Could a muggle see a thestral?
As we learn in the books:
“The only people who can see thestrals,” [Luna] said, “are people who have seen death.”
— Order of the Phoenix, chapter 21 (The Eye of the Snake)
Muggles see, and are ...
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Will seeing a Muggle death allow one to see Thestrals?
Will seeing a Muggle death allow one to see Thestrals? Can anyone provide canon examples either way?
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How would a Boggart represent Fear of Feelings and Sensations or States of Being?
This question, Are boggarts able to take the form of abstract fears? mentions that Boggarts are stated to be able to "take the shape of whatever it thinks will frighten us most."
We know that a ...
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What shape would a boggart take if a person doesn't fear anything?
Rereading the Prisoner of Azkaban, this interesting question(at least to me) popped in my head. What shape would a boggart take if a person is never depressed about anything, has no evil memories ...
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Why wasn't Fawkes killed when it attacked the Basilisk? [duplicate]
In Chamber of Secret Fawkes pecks out the Basilisk's eyes, thus preventing its gaze from killing Harry. But Fawkes wouldn't be able to close his eyes because he need to aim where the Basilisk eyes are ...
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Why was the memory of Tom Riddle not killed by the Basilisk's glare?
Why was the memory of Tom Riddle not killed by the basilisk's glare? Even as a memory/horcrux, he is able to perform magic, and hence shouldn't he be affected by magic, magical objects and beasts too? ...
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Do goblins have the ability to build printing presses or projectors?
We know that the Daily Prophet is a wizarding newspaper based in London. It is the primary source of news for British wizards.
How did they print newspapers?
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