Number 5
Otso
From the Finnish mythology, certain beasts, birds and plants ar considered as sacred.
This includes a large bear that is known by many names.
Otso being one of them.
But it is also known as Metsan Kuningas which means "the king of the forest".
This bear is very large.
Its body is covered with vegetation or forest growth.
The creature is said to be a kind of bear spirit that has the strength of nine men,
is merciful and is able to understand many, if not every, languages.
This includes the languages of men.
Now, the bear is seen as one that protects or the father of everything in its realm.
This includes humans if it deems them fit to be protected.
Number 4
Unicorn
The unicorn is a famous legendary creature throughout the world.
Surprisingly, legends of them rarely involved them in epic stories.
But stories of them was mostly about their encounter with a human.
The unicorn was believed to not just look like how we know them now.
Its not just the white horse like creature that has one horn on its forehead.
Rather, they could be like other horses we know today.
Like brown, or cream coloured.
But of course there are also ones that are said to be very colourful.
Sometimes, the unicorns were described to look like goats or horselike with a goat's
beard.
Especially older accounts of the creature.
But of course the one horn on their heads are pretty much consistent.
Now the unicorns are believed to be wild woodland creatures.
They are said to be a symbol of purity and grace and are not dangerous at all.
It is said that their horn contains the power to purify water and to heal.
Thus, people who believed them would be in search of these magical being to collect the
horn.
Sadly because of this and because its pretty much a collector's item, especially in the
rennaissance times, the tusk of a narwhal was sometimes sold as a fake unicorn horn.
Number 3
Grogoch
The grogoch is a creature from Irish mythology.
They are known to help around the house.
That is both inside and outside of the house.
For example, outside the house, they would help out in the farm or garden.
While inside the house, they would help with cleaning up messes and more.
All they want in return is a jug of cream or booze.
So yes, they are very helpful.
But their appearance and smell is very much unwelcomed.
I'll explain this in a bit.
Now these grogoch are said to be halflings, half human and half fairy.
Their body is covered in reddish fur that easily traps twigs and dirt.
Not to mention that they are always stark naked.
They also have very poor personal hygiene.
That is, even though they would clean the house for you, they do not seem to like to
clean themselves.
Thus their smell could linger whenever they are around.
Other than their willingness to help around the house, they are also a bit magical.
They can turn invisible whenever they want to.
Number 2
Sunekosuri / 脛擦り
It means lower legs or shin rubber.
It acts like a small friendly furry animal that likes to rub against your legs when you
walk.
You would know what I mean if you have a pet.
Some cats and dogs would actually do this.
So in drawings, the sunekosuri is usually depicted as a small furry animal which can
either be cat-like or dog-like.
Now, the Sunekosuri only comes out during rainy nights, especially in the Okayama perfecture.
Some people call them mischievous because it makes people trip.
I think it just wants to nuzzle against people's legs and be friendly.
But due to their friendliness, it makes it difficult to walk thus the misconception.
Either way, other than tripping people, it does nothing to harm humans.
Number 1
Domovoi
This Russian creature dwells in houses and it will protect the houses where it dwells
in from thieves and evil spirits.
Usually, it is invisible.
But some accounts says that the Domovoi looked like a small and hairy old man.
But that's not all, apparently the creature can also shapeshift.
They seem to like to shapeshift into the head of the household.
Especially if the head of the household is away from home.
By doing this, it deters from thieves thinking that the house is empty.
Now, other than protecting the house, it is believed that they would also help in doing
house chores.
Such as watering plants, cleaning small messes, tending the livestock and more.
Pretty much just like the Grogoch mentioned earlier.
Though they are friendly and helpful, they can be scary.
Especially if they are angered.
These creatures hate people who are lazy and rude.
So if they get triggered and annoyed, they would start making loud noises at night by
banging on walls.
Worse case scenario, they would kill.
So, first they would kill the livestock as a warning.
Finally if nothing is done to change thing, they would kill a member of the household
that they hate.