Being (disambiguation)

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.