Fantasy is a literary genre set in imagined worlds, drawing inspiration from mythology and folklore. Originating in oral traditions, it evolved into written literature and dramatic works. The genre is commonly associated with epic high fantasy, often featuring medieval European influences. However, fantasy encompasses diverse settings and styles, including both high and low fantasy.

The Fantasy aesthetic is very prominent in video game genres like Role-Playing Games (RPGs) and Action-Adventure Games. Notable exemples of this aesthetic in use being series like Final Fantasy , The Legend of Zelda , and The Elder Scrolls .