Creatures Of Light Mythology

[Cheryll Witting]

Thisis a list of legendary creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales, sorted by their classification or affiliation. Creatures from modern fantasy fiction and role-playing games are not included.

Light Creatures are normally healers, nurturers, etc. However they are still dangerous, and even though labeled "light", they are sometimes not strictly "good." They often help mortals, like how the fairies take care of the garden, or how the brownies mend and repair. Most Light Creatures serve or respect the Fairy Queen, and quarrel with darker creatures like the demons. Otherwise, even though affiliated with light, they can still severely harm people. (Such as naiads, who drown people for amusement. Or the Fairy Queen, who strikes down trespassers.)

The most peaceful of the light creatures often leave mortals alone, unless provoked. They can still harm and exact punishments as harsh as their counterparts'. But since they are generally gentle in behavior, they aren't as restricted as the demons or undead.

Light Creatures are commonly helpers. They can heal injuries, cure maladies, and soothe pain. Light Creatures can also influence their surroundings, such as the fairies, who make the gardens flourish. Some represent nature itself, the dryads and naiads as examples. Some are talented in building and crafting. However, they can also inflict curses and damage on their enemies.

Fairystruck (or rarely, Fairykind) are mortal individuals who have been assigned trust by the Fairy Queen. Fairystruck and Fairykind are considered servants of good, and are well respected by the light creatures. In addition to their status, they have powers such as night vision, resistance to mind control, etc. They can freely interact with creatures of light, and by some extent, control them.

A light deity is a god or goddess in mythology associated with light and/or day. Since stars give off light, star deities can also be included here. The following is a list of light deities in various mythologies.

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Crested Geckos, Leopard Geckos, and Corn Snakes are just a few examples of nocturnal and crepuscular species that have been at the center of this debate. Recent research on these and other species has shown a positive correlation between UVB exposure and enhanced Vitamin D3 synthesis. This revelation is significant as Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in calcium metabolism, vital for bone health and overall well-being.

Burmese Pythons (Python bivittatus): While these majestic creatures are primarily nocturnal, spending their days hidden away, the study revealed that controlled UVB exposure led to a noticeable increase in Vitamin D3 levels. This suggests that, in the wild, these pythons benefit from occasional UVB exposure during their brief periods of daytime activity or from ambient UVB penetrating their hiding spots.

Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius): Originating from the deserts of Asia, these geckos are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. The study on Leopard Geckos showed that, despite their limited exposure to direct sunlight in the wild, they still benefit significantly from UVB exposure in terms of Vitamin D3 synthesis, appetite, and immunity.

Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus): Native to North America, Corn Snakes are known to be more active during the cooler parts of the day and night. The research indicated that similar to the other species, Corn Snakes also showed improved Vitamin D3 synthesis and improved appetite with UVB exposure.

Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko): Hailing from the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Tokay Geckos are renowned for their striking blue and orange coloration. Primarily nocturnal, these geckos are known to be vocal and aggressive. Despite their nighttime activity, studies suggest that they, too, can benefit from UVB exposure, potentially aiding in their overall health and vitality.

Fat-tailed Geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus): Originating from West Africa, Fat-tailed Geckos are nocturnal creatures that thrive in arid environments. Their name derives from their thick, fat-storing tail. While they might not bask in direct sunlight often in the wild, controlled UVB exposure in captivity can play a role in optimizing their Vitamin D3 synthesis.

Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus): Native to New Caledonia, Crested Geckos are popular pets due to their unique appearance and docile nature. They are primarily nocturnal, navigating their environment with the help of their specialized toe pads. Like other nocturnal lizards, evidence suggests that UVB exposure can benefit their health, enhancing their natural Vitamin D3 synthesis and immune system.

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A lot of these mythical creatures are benevolent, but some can be terrifying and have served as inspiration for many Ukiyo-e Japanese artists as well as Japanese horror stories. Below, you can find out more about some of the strangest Youkai found in Japanese mythology.

The first, and possibly one of the most widely known youkai, is the raccoon dog, also known as Tanuki in Japanese folklore. Although tanuki are real animals found in the Japanese wild, they have inspired many legends and folktales in Japanese mythology about the so-called Bake-danuki (lit. monster raccoons).

Although previously thought in Japanese mythology to be guardians of the natural world, nowadays, Tanuki are better associated with their trickster nature. They can shapeshift into other humans, other animals, inanimate household objects, or even parts of nature such as trees, rocks, and roots. They can take any passing travelers by surprise and play pranks on them.

You can find many Tanuki statues around temples in Japan. Most often they are represented as carrying a sake bottle, symbolizing virtue, and having a big belly and big eyes, as well as a hat to protect them from bad luck and bad weather.

Kitsune, or mythical foxes, are yet another famous youkai in Japanese mythology. They are known to be magical, highly intelligent Japanese mythical creatures that possess many powerful magical and spiritual abilities, including shapeshifting, far-seeing, high intelligence, and longer lifespans. In Japanese folklore, kitsune can be a symbol of both good and evil and were thought to grow a new tail for every 100 years they lived on this earth. The most powerful kitsune were the nine-tailed foxes, said to have acquired infinite knowledge and the power to see everything that is, was, or will be.

Kappa is such a youkai, considered to be a Suijin (lit. Water God). Kappa is a humanoid Japanese mythical creature with some features resembling amphibians and reptiles. They tend to look different from a Kappa to another; some have adult bodies or child bodies, with skin colored in various shades of green. Their skin might be slimy or covered in scales, and their arms and legs webbed between the toes and fingers.

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