Which Magical Animals Dislike Music?

Mythical creatures, such as vampires, goblins, ghosts, and other supernatural beings, have been present since ancient times. They originate from early 18th-century southeastern Europe and have been part of folklore and legend for centuries. In Hindu mythology, these creatures include dragons, unicorns, and phoenixes, each with unique attributes and origins. In global folklore, there is a rich tapestry of mystical beings, especially within Chinese and Japanese mythology. These creatures embody the values, fears, and wishes of various cultures.

Unicorns, for example, were likely inspired by real-life animals. In the 4th century BCE, Greek physician Ctesias described a strange animal. Many mystical mythical creatures inhabit land, sea, and the air, with many having their basis in mythology and some emerging from cultural folklore. Maenads are associated with music, dancing, and revelry, while demons are generally associated with music. The only song about mythical creatures that comes to mind is “Puff the Magic Dragon”, by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Bands after mythical creatures, such as Kate Bush, Mr. Fox, UK Decay, and The Incredible String Band, often create music backgrounds for these creatures. Some examples include Kate Bush’s “Something Like A Song”, Mr. Fox’s “The Gay Goshawk”, UK Decay’s “Werewolf”, and The Incredible String Band’s “Sweat As The Wind”.

Mythical creatures are supernatural animals/beings/hybrids that don’t exist in real life and originate from ancient mythologies, stories, and legends.