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Fairy-like beings in Aboriginal Australian folklore
Mimis (or Mimih spirits) are fairy-like beings of Arnhem Land in the folklore of the Aboriginal Australians of northern Australia. They are described
Mimi_(folklore)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Mimi or mimi in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mimi or MIMI may refer to: Mimi (given name), a list of people and fictional characters Constantin
Mimi
Name list
informally referred to as "Mimi" Mimi (folklore), a fairy-like being in the mythology of Northern Aboriginal Australians Mimì (La bohème), the leading female
Mimi_(given_name)
Being in Germanic folklore
humanoid, and often shapeshifting, water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore. Under a variety of names, they are common to the stories of all Germanic
Nixie_(folklore)
Malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore
zmora; among many others) is a malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore that sits, walks, or "rides" on people's chests while they sleep, bringing
Mare_(folklore)
American mythographer (1938–2022)
(2015), ISBN 0646936573 Sacred geometry Bija Guruwari Lotus (symbolism) Mimi (folklore) Maban Rainbow Serpent A forecomer looks back https://auroville.org/page/bob-lawlor
Robert_Lawlor
Supernatural entity
The term is chiefly used with regard to elves and fairies in European folklore, and in modern English is rarely used in reference to spirits. The belief
Sprite_(folklore)
Household spirit in Scottish folklore
gruagach (Scottish Gaelic), is a household spirit or hobgoblin from Scottish folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep
Brownie_(folklore)
Supernatural being in Germanic folklore
dwarves) is a type of supernatural short human-shaped being in Germanic folklore. Accounts of dwarfs vary significantly throughout history. They are commonly
Dwarf_(folklore)
Japanese mythological creatures
(/ˈoʊniː/ OH-nee) is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves, deep within mountains, or in hell
Oni
2025 Indian Bengali survival thriller series
Bengal's dark realities, psychological tension, folklore, and the fight against oppression. The series stars Mimi Chakraborty in the lead role and Koushani
Dainee
Fairy from English folklore
In English folklore, The Puck (/ˈpʌk/), also known as Goodfellows, are demons or fairies which can be domestic sprites or nature sprites. The etymology
Puck_(folklore)
Figure in Japanese folklore
The Story of Mimi-Nashi-Hôïchi Hoichi the Earless (耳なし芳一, Mimi-nashi Hōichi) is the name of a well-known figure from Japanese folklore. His story is
Hoichi_the_Earless
Race of beings in Germanic mythology
necessarily notably large. The terms for the beings also have cognates in later folklore such as the English yotun, Danish jætte and Finnish jätti which can share
Jötunn
Japanese word for "ghost story"
Tsuruya Nanboku IV (1755–1829) Botan Dōrō (The Peony Lantern) by Asai Ryoi Mimi-nashi Hōichi (Hōichi the Earless) Kaidan entered the vernacular during the
Kaidan
Supernatural creature in German folklore
(German: [alp]; plural alpe or alpen) is a supernatural being in German folklore. Alp is sometimes likened to a vampire, but its behavior is more akin to
Alp_(folklore)
Mythical creature in Welsh, Cornish and Devon folklore
is a mythical, subterranean, gnome-like creature in Cornish and Devon folklore. The Welsh counterpart is the coblyn. It is closely related to the Irish
Knocker_(folklore)
Nordic mythological creature
tomtenisse, or tonttu (Finnish: [ˈtontːu]) is a household spirit from Nordic folklore which has always been described as a small human-like creature wearing
Nisse_(folklore)
Household spirit
Northern England, and on the Anglo-Scottish border, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are
Hob_(folklore)
Creature from Shetland and Orkney Island folklore
drow, or dtrow) is a malignant or mischievous fairy or spirit in the folkloric traditions of the Orkney and Shetland islands. Trows may be regarded as
Trow_(folklore)
Mountain demon of Tyrol folklore
The ork is a demon of Tyrol alpine folklore. He lives on mountains, almen, rock holes, or valleys. He warns the noble game of hunters, or can be savage
Ork_(folklore)
Mythological creature in Welsh folklore
mythological creatures corresponding to the fairy folk of English and Continental folklore and the Irish Aos Sí. Other names for them include Bendith y Mamau ("Blessing
Tylwyth_Teg
Mythical being or legendary creature in European folklore
anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, and French folklore), a form of spirit, often with
Fairy
Character in Brazilian folklore
Saci (pronounced [saˈsi]) is a character in Tupi and Guarani folklore. He is a one-legged black boy, who smokes a pipe and wears a magical red cap that
Saci_(folklore)
Mythical creature of British folklore
pigsie in parts of Cornwall and Devon) is a mythical creature of British folklore. Pixies are speculated to be particularly concentrated in the high moorland
Pixie
Mythical figure
Headless Horseman is an archetype of mythical figure that has appeared in folklore around Europe since the Middle Ages. The figures are traditionally depicted
Headless_Horseman
Seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore
creature found in Scandinavian folklore. Her name derives from a root meaning "covered" or "secret". In Norwegian folklore, she is known as huldra ("the
Hulder
Fairies in Scottish folklore
meaning "happy", "lucky" or "blessed" applied to fairy beings in Scottish folklore in phrases such as seely wights or The Seelie Court. Despite their name
Seelie
American folksinger, songwriter, poet and novelist (1937–1966)
Schmidt (Folklore, 1963) [includes Bob Dylan as guest on 6 tracks] Mimi & Richard Fariña – Celebrations For A Grey Day (Vanguard, 1965) Richard & Mimi Fariña
Richard_Fariña
Creature in European folklore
is a human-like creature found throughout much of European folklore. According to folklore, a changeling was a substitute left by a supernatural being
Changeling
Supernatural race in Irish and Scottish mythology
form: aes sídhe, áes sídhe [eːsˠ ˈʃiːə]) is a supernatural race in Irish folklore, similar to elves. They are said to descend from the Tuatha Dé Danann or
Aos_Sí
Race of dwarfs in English folklore
Simonside Dwarfs, also known as Brownmen, Bogles and Duergar, are in English folklore a race of dwarfs, particularly associated with the Simonside Hills of Northumberland
Simonside_Dwarfs
the English language and to English folklore, reflecting the conflation of Germanic, Celtic and Romance folklore and legend since the Middle English period
List of beings referred to as fairies
List_of_beings_referred_to_as_fairies
Greek and Roman mythological creature
sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as
Nymph
Atmospheric ghost lights
In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, or will-o'-wisp (Latin: ignis fatuus, "foolish flame"), is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travellers at night, especially
Will-o'-the-wisp
Mythological humanoid creatures of small stature
The Little people have been part of the folklore of many cultures in human history, including Ireland, Greece, the Philippines, the Hawaiian Islands, New
Little_people_(mythology)
Algerian poet and artist (born 1965)
Mimi Hafida (born 26 August 1965), also referred to as Mimi Hafidha and known by the pseudonym "Mimi the Cat Cartoon," is a prominent Algerian visual artist
Mimi_Hafida
Indian-American speculative fiction writer
Monidipa "Mimi" Mondal is an Indian speculative fiction writer based in New York. She writes in many genres, including science fiction. Mondal is the co-editor
Mimi_Mondal
Irish legendary creature
lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted
Leprechaun
Italian actress (1896–1992)
Mimì Aylmer (29 May 1896 – 20 October 1992) was an Italian stage and film actress. Aylmer emerged as a star in the Fascist era, appearing in films such
Mimì_Aylmer
Legendary aquatic creature with an upper body in human female form
In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of
Mermaid
Mischievous spirit
A hobgoblin is a household spirit, appearing in English folklore, once considered helpful, but which since the spread of Christianity has often been considered
Hobgoblin
Female spirit in Irish mythology
"woman of the fairy mound" or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing
Banshee
American journalist, author and jazz hostess (1935-2013)
Mimi Clar Melnick (December 25, 1935 – June 14, 2013) was a journalist, author, and jazz salon hostess in Los Angeles. Mimi Melnick was born Miriam Clar
Mimi_Clar_Melnick
Shape-shifting water spirit in Scottish folklore
In Scottish folklore, a kelpie, or water kelpie (Scottish Gaelic: each-uisge), is a mythical shape-shifting spirit inhabiting lochs in Scotland. They also
Kelpie
Mythological demon that seduces women
An incubus (pl. incubi) is a male demon who is described in various folklore as appearing in the dreams of female humans in order to seduce them. Repeated
Incubus
The fox appears in the folklore of many cultures, but especially European and East Asian, as a figure of cunning, trickery, or as a familiar animal possessed
Foxes_in_popular_culture
Female fairy in Scottish Highlands folklore
Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈpɤːvan ˈʃiː]) is a female fairy in the folklore of the Scottish Highlands, though they also share certain characteristics
Baobh-shìth
Mythological being similar to a demon or fairy
mythological being similar to a fairy or demon, frequently described in folklore and superstition. The word may perhaps derive from the term ympe, used
Imp
Cat spirit in Celtic mythology
surrounding this creature are more common in Scottish folklore, but a few occur in Irish. Some common folklore suggested that the cat-sìth was not a fairy, but
Cat-sìth
European Political Community Summit
was a meeting of the European Political Community held on 1 June 2023 at Mimi Castle, Bulboaca, 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Chișinău, Moldova. It was
2nd European Political Community Summit
2nd_European_Political_Community_Summit
Childhood folkloric figure
The tooth fairy is a folkloric figure of early childhood in Western and Western-influenced cultures. The folklore states that when children lose one of
Tooth_fairy
ghost Madremonte (Colombian folklore) – Nature guardian Maenad Maero (Māori) – Savage, arboreal humanoids Magog (English folklore) – Giant protector of London
List of legendary creatures (M)
List_of_legendary_creatures_(M)
Stock character; a malicious old woman, often occult or witch-like
In folklore, a crone is an old woman who may be characterized as disagreeable, malicious, or sinister in manner, often with magical or supernatural associations
Crone
Mythological creature
seal-women also. Seal shapeshifters similar to the selkie exist in the folklore of many cultures. A corresponding creature existed in Swedish legend, and
Selkie
Fairy or dwarf in Breton folklore
In Breton folklore, a Korrigan (pronounced [kɔˈriːɡãn]) is a fairy or dwarf-like spirit. The word korrigan means in Breton "small-dwarf" (korr means dwarf
Korrigan
Mythical creature
grotesque, and often malevolent humanoid creature prominent in European folklore, typically characterized by its mischievous or demonic nature, small stature
Goblin
variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, and the paranormal
List_of_mythological_objects
Architectural motif
feature in her 1939 article The Green Man in Church Architecture in The Folklore Journal. It is thought that her interest stemmed from carvings at St. Jerome's
Green_Man
Figure from Irish and British folklore, believed to rule the fairies
In folklore and literature, the Fairy Queen or Queen of the Fairies is a female ruler of the fairies, sometimes but not always paired with a king. Depending
Fairy_Queen
Horse-like demon from Orcadian mythology
nuckelavee ( /nʌklɑːˈviː/) or nuckalavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian folklore that combines equine and human elements. If one was looking casually, or
Nuckelavee
Legendary creature in Cornish faerie lore
A spriggan /sprɪdʒən/ is a legendary creature from Cornish folklore. Spriggans are particularly associated with West Penwith in Cornwall. Spriggan is pronounced
Spriggan
Irish and Scottish mythical creature
pronunciation: [kʰɔɲ ˈhiː]) is a mythical hound found in Irish folklore and Scottish folklore. In Irish folklore it is spelled cú sídhe, and it also bears some resemblance
Cù-sìth
Stock character; a wizened old woman, often a malicious witch
witch, or goddess having the appearance of such a woman, often found in folklore and children's tales such as "Hansel and Gretel". Hags are often seen as
Hag
Legendary aquatic man-like being
Child as a type of "ichthyocentaur", on the authority of Gesner. Icelandic folklore beliefs speak of sea-dwelling humans (humanoids) known as marbendlar (sing
Merman
Fairy-like spirit in West and Central Asian folklore of Persian origin
entity originating from Persian tales and distributed into wider Asian folklore. The parīs are often described as winged creatures of immense beauty who
Parī
American contemporary folk musician (born 1941)
Pauline Marden, and the youngest was Margarita Mimi Baez Fariña (1945–2001), who was better known as Mimi Fariña. The Baez family converted to Quakerism
Joan_Baez
Type of mythogical creature in Irish mythology
Dubhlachan; dúlachán, /ˈduːləˌhɑːn/) is a type of legendary creature in Irish folklore. He is depicted as a headless rider on a black horse, or as a coachman
Dullahan
Goblin found in folklore
redcap (or powrie) is a type of malevolent, murderous goblin found in folklore of the Anglo-Scottish border region. The redcap is said to inhabit ruined
Redcap
Fairies, particularly those of Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh folklore, have been classified in a variety of ways. Classifications – which most often
Classifications_of_fairies
Figure in British and North American folklore
Bloody Bones is a bogeyman figure in English and North American folklore whose first written appearance is approximately 1548. As with all bogeymen the
Bloody_Bones
(2010), 1989 (2016), Folklore (2021), Midnights (2024) John Hanes, engineer/mixer — 1989 (2016), 25 (2017), 24K Magic (2018), Folklore (2021) Tom Coyne,
Grammy_Award_milestones
2000 film by John Fawcett
Lemche, Jesse Moss, Danielle Hampton, John Bourgeois, Peter Keleghan, and Mimi Rogers. After premiering at the Munich Fantasy Filmfest in August 2000 and
Ginger_Snaps_(film)
Extinct genus of ray-finned fishes
in 1953. The name Mimipiscis derives from the Mimi dreamtime beings of Arnhem Land aboriginal folklore, and the Latin piscis, meaning fish. Choo, Brian
Mimipiscis
Fictional story typically featuring folkloric fantasy characters and magic
tale, magic tale, or wonder tale) is a short story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic, enchantments, and mythical
Fairy_tale
"Independent Film Company Acquires Psychosexual Thriller 'Night Nurse' Starring Mimi Rogers and Bruce McKenzie". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2026. "The Numbers
List of American films of 2026
List_of_American_films_of_2026
Water spirit in Scottish folklore
[ɛxˈɯʃkʲə], literally "water horse") is a water spirit in Irish and Scottish folklore, spelled as the each-uisce (anglicized as aughisky or ech-ushkya) in Ireland
Each-uisge
Canadian artist (1924–2005)
Mimi Parent (born Marie Parent; September 8, 1924 – June 14, 2005) was a Canadian surrealist artist. For many years she lived and worked in Paris, France
Mimi_Parent
Mythological antagonist
common to the folklore of many cultures, with numerous variations and equivalents. The Sack Man is a variant of the Bogeyman folklore which, as its name
Bogeyman
Type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion
to write it are borrowed from the name of a fierce demon from Chinese folklore called tiāngǒu though this still has to be confirmed. Chinese literature
Tengu
Supernatural being in Germanic folklore
An elf (pl. elves) is a type of humanoid supernatural being in Germanic folklore. Elves appear especially in North Germanic mythology, being mentioned in
Elf
Goblin in Northumbrian folklore
A brag is a mischievous shapeshifting goblin in the folklore of Northumbria (Northumberland and Durham) and often takes the form of a horse or donkey.
Brag_(folklore)
Baltic Finnic oral poetry and national epic
choral music". The Choral Journal. 54 (4): 36–37. JSTOR 23646224. Daitz, Mimi S. (2003). "Integral vs. Derivative Use of Balto-Finnic Traditional Song
Runic_song
Female fairy beings of South and West Slavic folklore
11th century, but there is doubt that they were truly a part of Russian folklore and not just a literary tradition. There are common traits between the
Vila_(fairy)
Adams has a head injury, and his attending physician, Dr. Leslie McKenna (Mimi Kuzyk), is baffled by his unusual x-rays that show four frontal lobes and
List of The Outer Limits (1995 TV series) episodes
List_of_The_Outer_Limits_(1995_TV_series)_episodes
Carved pumpkin or root vegetable lantern
ignis fatuus (lit., "foolish fire") known as a will-o'-the-wisp in English folklore. Used especially in East England, its earliest known use dates to the 1660s
Jack-o'-lantern
Fairy creatures in Manx folklore
Irish and Scottish Gaelic are Muintir Bheaga and Muinntir Bheaga. In Manx folklore, the mooinjer veggey are small creatures ranging 2–3 ft (0.61–0.91 m) in
Mooinjer_veggey
American illustrator and author
illustrator, and author of illustrated books on the cultural history and folklore of America. Eric Sloane was born in New York. As a child, he was a neighbor
Eric_Sloane
Elves in Icelandic and Faroese folklore
In Nordic folklore, including the Northern Isles, hidden-folk (Faroese and Icelandic: huldufólk; Norwegian: huldrefolk), mound-folk (Danish: højfolk, Swedish:
Huldufólk
British Egyptologist (1863–1963)
Mary (1961). "Ninety-Eight Years Young". Folklore. 72 (3): 433–437. doi:10.1080/0015587X.1961.9717291. Winick, Mimi (2015). "Modernist Feminist Witchcraft:
Margaret_Murray
Mythical creature in English folklore
In Northern English folklore, the Barghest or Barguest is a mythical monstrous black dog with large teeth and claws; however, in other cases, the name
Barghest
Atlantic Creoles. University of Westminster Press. ISBN 1-85919-093-6. Sheller, Mimi (2003). Consuming the Caribbean: from Arawaks to zombies. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-25760-3
List of Jamaican Patois words of African origin
List_of_Jamaican_Patois_words_of_African_origin
Japanese television series
treats him like a child. 82 "The Ear Priest Statue (1)" Transliteration: "Mimi jizō" (Japanese: 耳地蔵) October 27, 2013 (2013-10-27) "The Centipede Gets the
Folktales_from_Japan
Alleged extra-terrestrial beings
become an integral part of ufology and other extraterrestrial-related folklore. This is particularly true in the case of the United States: according
Grey_alien
Creature from myth
to the boogeyman (or bugaboo or babau or cucuy), and other creatures of folklore, all of which were historically used in some cultures to frighten disobedient
Bugbear
Mythological creature
phouka, and puck, is a creature of Celtic, English, and Channel Islands folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could help
Púca
Shapeshifters of Orkney folklore
In Orkney folklore, Finfolk (sometimes Finnfolk) are sorcerous shapeshifters of the sea, the dark mysterious race from Finfolkaheem who regularly make
Finfolk
Creature in English folklore
A boggart is a supernatural being from English folklore. The dialectologist Elizabeth Wright described the boggart as "a generic name for an apparition";
Boggart
Chinese folktale creature
an emissary named Zha Dao (査道) dispatched to Korea (cf. Mermaid§Chinese folklore, hairenyu [ja]). She is said to have worn a scarlet skirt (chang, 裳) and
Hairen
Summer Camp Island Susie's younger sister who has overactive magical glands. Mimi Rabbit The Adventures of the Little Koala Floppy's younger sister Mimirin
List of fictional rabbits and hares
List_of_fictional_rabbits_and_hares
MIMI FOLKLORE
MIMI FOLKLORE
Female
Italian
Pet form of Italian MarÃa, MIMI means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."Â
Girl/Female
Teutonic American Hebrew French Spanish
Resolute.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Truthful, Date
Girl/Female
Hindu
Friend of fire, Sparkling eyes
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Jimmy, JIMI means "supplanter."
Male
English
Pet form of English Michael, MIKI means "who is like God?"
Male
Hungarian
Pet form of Hungarian Mihály, MISI means "who is like God?"
Female
Native American
 Native American Algonquin name KIMI means "secret." Compare with another form of Kimi.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Noble, Secret, Righteous
Girl/Female
Hindu
Supplanter
Female
Japanese
(1-美紀, 2-美姫, 3-美樹, 4-美貴) Japanese name MIKI means 1) "beautiful chronicle," 2) "beautiful princess," 3) "beautiful tree," or "priceless beauty."
Female
Finnish
Pet form of Finnish Vilhelmiina, MIMMI means "will-helmet."
Girl/Female
Australian, Japanese
Child of Mami
Female
Japanese
(å›)Â Short form of Japanese names beginning with Kimi-, KIMI means "honorable, noble." Compare with another form of Kimi.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Mimms (North and South Mimms) in Hertfordshire, most probably derived from an ancient British tribal name, Mimmas.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Small, Often a pet name
Female
Japanese
(愛美) Japanese name AIMI means "love beauty."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bitter, A meeting, To find
Male
Russian
 Pet form of Russian Dmitriy, DIMI means "loves the earth" or "follower of Demeter." Compare with another form of Dimi.
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Nigerian, Slovenia, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Teutonic
I am; Pet Name for Marilyn or Miriam; Helmet; Protection; Sea of Bitterness; Strong Opponent; Rebellious; Wished-for Child; Star of the Sea; Unwavering Protector
MIMI FOLKLORE
MIMI FOLKLORE
Boy/Male
English
Gift
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, German, Hebrew, Lebanese
Variant of Mary Bitter; Bitter; Beloved
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Knife
Boy/Male
Indian
Sun
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Extremely Kind; Sea of Mercy
Boy/Male
English
Triumphant people; people's victory.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Urmimala | உரà¯à®®à®¿à®®à®¾à®²à®¾
Garland of waves
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Tamil
Foreign
Boy/Male
Tamil
Conqueror
Girl/Female
Christian, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Tamil
Star; Birthday; Christmas Day
MIMI FOLKLORE
MIMI FOLKLORE
MIMI FOLKLORE
MIMI FOLKLORE
MIMI FOLKLORE
v. t.
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
v. t.
To imitate; to mimic; esp., to mimic in sport, contempt, or derision; to deride by mimicry.
imp. & p. p.
of Mimic
v. i.
To mimic.
v. t.
To mimic.
n.
One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.
n.
An actor in such representations.
v. t.
To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.
n.
One who impersonates; an actor; a mimic.
v. t.
To mimic, as an ape imitates human actions; to imitate or follow servilely or irrationally.
n.
A kind of drama in which real persons and events were generally represented in a ridiculous manner.
n.
One who mimics; a mimic.
v. t.
To imitate, or put on a semblance of; to mimic; as, to counterfeit the voice of another person.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Mimic
n.
One who imitates servilely (in allusion to the manners of the ape); a mimic.
a.
Alt. of Mimical
v. t.
To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.
n.
To mimic; to counterfeit.
a.
Consisting of, or formed by, imitation; imitated; as, mimic gestures.
n.
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.