The Abchanchu is a Bolivian vampire that is said to take the form of a helpless old man who is lost. He often asks for directions or a place to stay.

Adlets, from Inuit lore, were created a long time ago when an Inuit woman mated with a large red dog. The woman became pregnant, and her offspring were very unusual.

The Adze is a type of vampire that takes the form of a firefly. This little vampire is believed in African lore, and is said to dwell near tribal sorcerers, especially those of the Ewe in Ghana and southern Togo.

The Afanc is a lake monster from Welsh mythology. It has various descriptions which include either beaver, crocodile, or a dwarf-like creature and is considered to be a demon.

An Afrit is from Arabian lore and is a vampire-like spirit from a man that has been murdered.

An alu is an interesting combination between Armenian lore and Christianity. It is described as being a half-human, half-animal hybrid.

Ala, also known as the Varcolac or Vukodlak,is a Turkish, Serbian and Greek term for Eclipse vampire. The creature is said to devour the sun and the moon, and originates from the sky.

The Alp, from German lore, is a vampiric spirit, or demon, who can shape-shift.

The Alphyn is described as a sort of lion figure, much like a heraldic tiger, and has eagle claws in the front and patches of hair all over the body.

There are many species of these dragons, with several legends appearing in the Americas. Three prevalent American amphipthere include Draco-Americanus tex, Draco-Americanus mex, and Drac-Americanus incognito.