Mythical Creatures

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  1. 2. These mythical creatures look like stone statues during the day, but come to life at night. You can find them engraved on buildings and graveyards, where they scare away evil spirits. They have wings and claws, and sometimes horns or tails.
  2. 5. This mythical creature is a giant snake with many heads. It is very scary and dangerous. When you cut off one of its heads, two more grow back. There is a large constellation of stars that is named after this creature.
  3. 7. This mythical creature has the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the wings of a bird. It likes to ask riddles to passersby. If you answer correctly, it lets you go. There is a famous pyramid in Egypt with a statue of this creature.
  4. 8. This mythical creature is a horse with wings. It can fly very fast and high. According to Greek mythology, it was born from Poseidon, the sea god and a monster named Medusa. The creature represents strength and imagination.
  5. 10. This mythical creature originates in stories from ancient Europe. It is often portrayed as a snake that can kill anyone who even looks into its eyes. It is also called the "King of Serpents".
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  1. 1. This mythical creature is half human and half horse. They are very brave and good at fighting with bows and arrows. They live in groups, usually in the mountains or forests. They are also very smart and love to learn.
  2. 3. This mythical creature comes from Irish tales and is part of the fairy family. They are very small, fast, and mischievous. They love to play tricks on people and hide their gold. They are also said to be good at making shoes.
  3. 4. This mythical creature is a beautiful bird that never dies. When it gets old, it sets itself on fire and turns into ashes. But then, it rises again from the ashes, young and strong. It is a symbol of hope and rebirth.
  4. 6. This mythical creature is half eagle and half horse. It was first mentioned by Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto in the 1500s. He described it as being very fast and capable of flying. It is also said to be loyal and friendly.
  5. 9. This mythical creature is half lion and half eagle. It is very strong and brave, and it can fly and hunt. It was first seen in ancient Egyptian art. In Greek mythology, it pulled the chariot of the Sun god Apollo.