The Chimera originates from Greek mythology and was thought to be a female monster from Asia Minor. The two-headed creature is comprised of three animals: a lion’s head and body, upon which sat a second head – that of a goat – and had a snake for its tail.
Considered by many to be one of the deadliest mythological creatures, the basilisk or cockatrice was believed to be born from a serpent’s egg which had been incubated by a rooster. Often referred to as the king of serpents, the basilisk was believed to be extremely hostile towards all humans. It was said to have the power to kill a person simply with one glance
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A mythological creature from Scandinavian mythology, it is often described as gigantic squid or octopus-shaped sea monster. It was believed to be found off the coasts of Greenland and Norway. According to various myths, the Kraken was extremely powerful that can create whirlpools which could bring down entire ships.
Sirens were considered dangerous and beautiful creatures. Also known as mermaids, sirens had an upper body which resembled that of a human female, whilst their lower half was that of a fish. Sirens appear in folklore from many countries worldwide. Most often they were deemed to be a sign of misfortune.
The Minotaur, whose birth name was Asterion, is another fabled creature from Greek mythology. The man-bull hybrid was the product of an affair between Queen Pasiphaë and a bull—hence its weird anatomy.