European Monsters (魔物, Mamono) are a group of various species of supernatural beings native to Europe shown in High School DxD.
Appearance[]
Like the Youkai, European Monsters have many different appearances, dependent upon the specific species. From the bird-like Harpy, to the snake-tailed Lamia.
Abilities[]
The abilities of each European Monster differs in accordance to the species.
Types of European Monsters[]
Harpy[] |
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Harpies are a species of monster that resemble Humans, albeit with feathered wings in place of their arms and bird-like talons in place of their feet.
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Lamia[] |
Lamiae have the upper body of a human and the lower body of a snake.
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Birdman[] |
Birdman are avian humanoid creatures similar to Harpies, having feathered winged arms, clawed feet and a large beak for its mouth. They are said to have originated in Easter Island, some have migrated to other country such as Japan.
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Cerberus[] |
Cerebus are large, three-headed dog creatures around 10 meters tall. The body has thick legs, each with a set of sharp claws. Each head has a pair of red eyes and a mouth lined with sharp fangs. Additionally, each head can shoot balls of fire from its mouth.
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Pale Horse[] |
A high ranking horse monster that lives in the deepest part of the Underworld, Cocytus. The horse is wrapped in blue-white flames. Legend has it that famous devils and grim reapers ride it. It is said to be a horse that brings death and destruction, having a violent nature that made it difficult to ride and it will kick and kill any of those it doesn't like, including its master.
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Minotaur[] |
Minotaurs are humanoid monsters with the head of a bull. They normally range from 4 to 5 meters in height, have a thick chest and arms, sharp fangs, and carry large axes which are bigger than the average human. They normally travel in herds and will attack if a member of their herd is injured. Despite having the head of a bull, Minotaurs are actually carnivorous.
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Unicorn[] |
Unicorns have the basic appearance of a horse, but with a horn growing out from its head. Since ancient times, their horns have been heavily treasured as medicine that had powerful healing properties. It can also be used to dispell a spell. If the horn breaks off, it can grow back if the proper medicine is applied.
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Dullahan[] |
Dullahans are sets of animated headless armor which carry their heads in their arm. They are able to give immense strength to their wearers but the person wearing the armor cannot take it off easily due to a curse.
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Mermaid[] |
According to Abe there are two types of Mermaids. The typical Mermaids are the ones with a fish head and legs. Currently only two were shown. Kiyome Abe's Mermaid Estleena was a tuna with legs, while her father's Mermaid was a shark with legs. A common weakness of the fish-headed Mermaids are their incapability to remain in land even for few minutes. |
Fairy[] |
Fairies are magical creature that supposedly have human-like appearances and can come in small sizes. Allegedly they have their own system of magic and spells known as Fairy Magic.
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Dwarf[] |
Tribes of Dwarves from Norse myth who specialise in crafting magical tools, weapons and a variety of constructions. Their most notable inventions are the chains of Gleipnir, the hammer of Thor; Mjolnir and the ships Skíðblaðnir such as Ryuuteimaru. Majority of them hid themselves in the "other world" due to the major change in the human world, small groups of them however still live in a secret area on Earth though. |
Elf[] |
Elves are human-like creatures with pointy ears who specialise in magic. The only known Elf to have been mentioned was a Dark Elf elder that knows a technique to enhance the magic within Dwarven items. The elder was called upon in Volume 7 to boost the magic power within Gleipnir. Similar to the Dwarves, the majority of Elves hid away in the "other world", although small groups of them still live in a secret area in the human world. |
Kraken[] |
A legendary cephalopod-like sea monster of gigantic size that appeared in the Short Story "Oppai is the Sun", where it was summoned by Gragg Forneus to kidnap Lilitifa Vepar and ensnare all the girls of the Occult Research Club with its mucus secreting tentacles. |
Gorgon[] |
Gorgons are mostly a race female with snake heads in place of actual hair, Gorgons have the ability to turn any living creature into stone when a victim makes eye contact with one. |
Known European Monsters[]
- Mr. Smith (Dullahan).
- Estleena (Fish-headed Mermaid).
- Sky Takahashi (Birdman).
- Medusa (Gorgon).
- Altobrau (Pale House).
Trivia[]
References[]
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High School DxD | ||
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Species | ||
Non-Supernatural Species | Human | |
Supernatural Species | Devil • Angel • Fallen Angel • God and Buddha • Dragon • Vampire • Valkyrie • Grim Reaper • Youkai • Nekomata • Kitsune • European Monsters | |
Species by Origin | ||
Human World | Human | |
Christianity | Devil • Angel • Fallen Angel | |
Divinities | God and Buddha | |
Norse Mythology | Valkyrie | |
Greek Mythology | Grim Reaper | |
Youkai | Nekomata • Kitsune | |
Other Species | Dragon • Vampire • European Monsters |