What is a humanoid?

What is a humanoid?

Humanoids are mythical creatures that are part human, or resemble the human form, or are capable of taking the human form. There are hundreds of folklore describing these creatures. Some creatures are helpful, while some are mischievous.

What kind of creature looks like a human?

Dwarves, gnomes, giants, cyclopes, tommyknockers and such creatures basically looked human, but with slight changes. Other humanoid creatures had more drastic alterations.

What are some of the most popular mythical humanoid creatures?

Shrek the ogre, Beast from Beauty and the Beast, Werewolf, Peter Pan, and Mermaid are testament to man’s fascination with mythical humanoid creatures. These humanoids, and a few more which have been mentioned below, captured the public’s imagination and made it big on the silver screen.

Are there any real humanoids on the silver screen?

These humanoids, and a few more which have been mentioned below, captured the public’s imagination and made it big on the silver screen. Man has forever been afraid of the unknown dangers that may lurk in the dark of the night. According to various legends, many creatures try to trick, deceive, or hunt humans.