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The word '''being''' is the present participle of the verb "to be" and is often used to refer to existence or the state of existing. | The word '''being''' is the present participle of the verb "to be" and is often used to refer to existence or the state of existing. A "[[Being (entity)|being]]" is often defined as a [[consciousness|conscious]] or [[sentience|sentient]] entity. Examples of beings include: | ||
* [[Human]]s on [[Earth]] ([[terrestrial humans|humans of Earth]]) | |||
* [[Animal]]s on [[Earth]] ([[terrestrial animals]]) | |||
* [[Non-human intelligent beings]], such as alleged [[alien]]s, [[god]]s, [[demon]]s, and other [[spiritual entities]]. | * [[Non-human intelligent beings]], such as alleged [[alien]]s, [[god]]s, [[demon]]s, and other [[spiritual entities]]. | ||
* [[Cryptid|Cryptids]], which are hidden or elusive [[terrestrial]] animals, often discussed in [[cryptozoology]]. | * [[Cryptid|Cryptids]], which are hidden or elusive [[terrestrial]] animals, often discussed in [[cryptozoology]]. | ||
* [[Non-terrestrial life]], encompassing alleged alien [[fauna]] or [[flora]] found on other planets. | * [[Non-terrestrial life]], encompassing alleged alien [[fauna]] or [[flora]] found on other planets. | ||
* [[Exotic being|Exotic beings]], a proposed category that includes [[interdimensional beings]], [[cryptid]]s, [[non-terrestrial fauna]], and other entities discussed in [[cosmic disclosure]]. | * [[Exotic being|Exotic beings]], a proposed category that includes [[interdimensional beings]], [[cryptid]]s, [[non-terrestrial fauna]], and other entities discussed in [[cosmic disclosure]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:19, 9 December 2024
The word being is the present participle of the verb "to be" and is often used to refer to existence or the state of existing. A "being" is often defined as a conscious or sentient entity. Examples of beings include:
- Humans on Earth (humans of Earth)
- Animals on Earth (terrestrial animals)
- Non-human intelligent beings, such as alleged aliens, gods, demons, and other spiritual entities.
- Cryptids, which are hidden or elusive terrestrial animals, often discussed in cryptozoology.
- Non-terrestrial life, encompassing alleged alien fauna or flora found on other planets.
- Exotic beings, a proposed category that includes interdimensional beings, cryptids, non-terrestrial fauna, and other entities discussed in cosmic disclosure.