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A critical characteristic is that the world feature some difference from Earth that is not a result of science or technology, but rather the result of magic or other anomalous phenomena. | A critical characteristic is that the world feature some difference from Earth that is not a result of science or technology, but rather the result of magic or other anomalous phenomena. | ||
=Subcategories= | =Fantasy — Subcategories= | ||
==Angels== | ==Angels== | ||
'''Angels''' are supernatural beings. They are usually messengers of God depicted as human beings but with a pair of white wings and a halo, the latter being not as frequently used. Significantly a fallen angel who has turned evil, will be depicted with black wings. | '''Angels''' are supernatural beings. They are usually messengers of God depicted as human beings but with a pair of white wings and a halo, the latter being not as frequently used. Significantly a fallen angel who has turned evil, will be depicted with black wings. | ||
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==Demons== | ==Demons== | ||
{{ | In religion and mythology, occultism and folklore, a '''demon''' (or daemon, daimon; from Greek δαίμων daimōn) is a supernatural being that is generally described as a malevolent spirit. However, the original meaning of the word daemon does not carry any negative connotations, which were later projected onto it as Christianity spread. (''Source: [[Wikipedia:Demons]]'') | ||
Often described as minions from Hell. Generally known to attack humans and feast on their flesh or possess the bodies of those with weak souls. | |||
:''Examples: {{a|6374|Asura Cryin'}}, {{a|1657|Devilman: Tanjou hen}}, {{a|2179|Karas}}'' | |||
==Dragons== | ==Dragons== | ||
Very intelligent mythical beings | Very intelligent mythical beings — a cross between a very large lizard and a dinosaur — that breath fire, and have a knack for kidnapping damsels, thus distressing them. In Fantasy anime this perceptive species often lives secluded from human civilisation, protectors of long lost knowledge. '''Dragons''' seem to be on the verge of extinction. | ||
:''Examples: {{a|364|Slayers Try}}, {{a|640|Scrapped Princess}}'' | :''Examples: {{a|364|Slayers Try}}, {{a|640|Scrapped Princess}}'' | ||
==Elves== | ==Elves== | ||
An '''elf''' (plural elves) is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine or semi-divine beings (wights, vættir) endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind. In pre-Christian mythology, they appear to have been divided into light elves and dark elves, difficult to delineate from the Æsir (gods) on one hand and the dvergar (dwarves) on the other. (''Source: [[Wikipedia:Elves]]'') | |||
:''Examples: {{a|5656|Macademi Wasshoi!}}, {{a|6263|Sora o Miageru Shoujo no Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai}}'' | |||
==Goddesses== | ==Goddesses== | ||
{{ | A '''goddess''' is a female deity. Often deities are part of a polytheistic system that includes several deities in a pantheon. Common associations of goddesses are the Earth, the Mother, Love, and the household, reflecting historical gender roles. (''Source: [[Wikipedia:Goddess]]'') | ||
:''Examples: {{a|27|Aa! Megami-sama!}}, {{a|3651|Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu}}'' | |||
==High Fantasy== | ==High Fantasy== | ||