Mythical Creatures
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- 3. A large, fire-breathing creature with reptilian features, often portrayed as both fearsome and wise.
- 5. A human capable of transforming into a wolf or wolf-like creature, often associated with full moon transformations.
- 7. A female spirit in Irish mythology believed to herald the death of a family member by wailing or shrieking.
- 9. A creature with the body of a human and the head of a bull, typically depicted as a labyrinth-dwelling monster.
- 11. A creature from Roman mythology with the body of a man and the legs of a goat, often associated with nature and woodland.
- 12. A bird that cyclically regenerates or is reborn from its ashes, symbolizing renewal and immortality.
- 14. A monstrous female creature with snakes for hair, whose gaze could turn people to stone; Medusa is a famous example.
- 16. A mythical ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayas, also known as the "Abominable Snowman."
- 18. A fire-breathing monster with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, representing a mix of different elements.
- 19. A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology, known for their great strength and typically depicted as menacing creatures.
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- 1. A giant sea creature often depicted as a massive octopus or squid, believed to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland.
- 2. A legendary horse-like creature with a single twisted horn on its forehead, often symbolizing purity and grace.
- 4. A supernatural being from folklore, typically depicted as a small, magical creature with pointed ears and great agility.
- 6. A creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
- 8. A creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle, typically representing strength and courage.
- 9. A legendary aquatic creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish.
- 10. A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often portrayed as a guardian of riddles and mysteries.
- 13. A female creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman, often portrayed as winged spirits of wind and storm.
- 15. A supernatural female spirit in Greek mythology, associated with nature and often depicted as beautiful maidens.
- 17. A winged horse from Greek mythology, often associated with poetic inspiration.