@Susurrus A ring of flowers! 
I wonder if a ring of flowers functions that same as a ring of mushrooms aka a Fairy Ring? 
Definitely worth exploring- let us know what you discover! 
@Jessica72 Your entry is amazing- it gave me quite the laugh, especially about the vegemite 
Drop bears!?! How have a never heard of drop bears before!?! What a fun (albeit also terrifyingly cute) mythological creature to have 
Also that list of Australian mythical creatures is a gold mine- the Hooroo!?!? 
Absolutely wild- I love it! 
Thank you so much for sharing! 
Wishing a happy birthday to your dad, Jessica- may you and your mum have a meaningful time honoring his memory. Going to the zoo and enjoying happy memories sounds like a great way to spend the anniversary 
And wishing you all the best with your spirit communication too- I hope you can find out the identity of your visitor! 
@Phoenix_Fire I can’t say I’m a fan of eating vegemite, and I don’t know if I’d be happy with putting it behind my ears either- sticky gooey messy oh my! But that’s a good point about the color- black is indeed used in magick for protection! 
@Ostara So glad you think so! It was certainly a fun theme to write up- so many possibilities when it comes to mythological creatures!
@TheMuslimWitch Gorgeous book and cards- what a great find, and perfect for the challenge! 
As for angels and demons, demons were mentioned in the intro but I think you’re right that angels would also be a very good area to pursue for this challenge- angels and demons both have strong followings in magickal and spiritual practices 
I don’t currently work with either in my practice, but there are many Angel discussions in the forum (as well as Demon discussions too) with more info as well as related rituals- I recommend taking a peek and seeing if anything resonates with you! 
Here are two that jumped right out:
@Amethyst I’m sure there are some who may disagree about putting cryptids in the same category as mythological creatures, but I would definitely consider cryptids to count towards the challenge! 
Things like the Loch Ness Monster and Wendigos cause a lot of debate about are they real? Are they fake? But whether or not they do actually exist physically in this world, they certainly have a place in the hearts of many people!
Is there any cryptid in particular you are interested in, Ameythyst?
@Jem1 Hooray, Jem- looking forward to seeing what you’ll do! 
@Kasandra While living in Japan, I heard that as foxes grow older and gain experience they gain more and more tails- a Nine-Tailed Fox is supposed to be the oldest and wisest (not to mention the most powerful) of all the foxes 
I’ve never seen an official statement on what kitsune would mean in magick, but my best guess would be things that deal with illusion, increase, secrecy. Also, on a darker side, trickery and deception In Shinto, they are the messengers of the Goddess Inari, a deity of rice, harvest, and sometimes trade 
Lots of exciting possibilities there! Good luck and have fun with your exploration of kitsune, Kasandra
@Garnet Lions and tigers and dragons oh my indeed, Garnet! I am loving your enthusiasm- and don’t sell yourself short, my friend- you are wonderful and imaginative yourself! I am loving your entry- so many exciting creatures, thank you so much sharing! We were actually just at a restaurant called “The Sphinx” yesterday, but alas- it was just the name. No sphinxes to be seen, unfortunately First I’ve hear of the Aqrabuamelu scorpion man, very interesting! 
Great work here, thanks so much for sharing! 
@Martje Hooray! Loving your enthusiasm and passion, Martje- I’m really looking forward to seeing what creature(s) you’ll choose for the challenge. May I ask if there are any special folktales/magickal creatures in the Netherlands that you like? I don’t know much about folklore in the region, but I always love to learn!
@Rachel21 Yay! So glad you enjoy the theme, Rachel- and same here!
@Marsha You’re amazing for slaying those dream demons, Marsha- may they leave you be and let you sleep in peace! 
I loved learning about Nature Sprites from your entry- and that picture!? Something about it makes me want to cry from happiness- it’s just so cozy and welcoming and perfect- I want to snuggle up with a big kitten by the warm fire too 
It sounds like your sprite is a blessing in your home. I hope that, when and if the time is right, another friendly sprite comes to make you smile again someday 
Beautiful story- thank you so much for sharing, Marsha!