SEA MONSTERS

2. The daughter of Helios and Perse; has the power to change people into animals; a symbol of seduction and peril
4. From Norse mythology; a majestic and terrifying snake of enormous size, thought to encircle the entire Earth
5. A mythical white sperm whale that terrorized Captain Ahab in Herman Melville’s book by the same name
7. From Greek and Egyptian mythology; a fabulous golden-red bird symbolizing immortality, resurrection, and life after death
8. From Caribbean mythology, described as a hybrid of a shark and an octopus with the power to pull vessels and swimmers out to sea
11. A deadly African serpent who kills by touch and poisonous breath
12. Fearsome serpent-like beast from Greek mythology with fangs and numerous heads that regenerate
13. Usually a massive sea serpent or whale sent by the gods as punishment or an omen of disaster
15. From Japanese culture; meaning “sea monk” or “sea priest,” it is portrayed as a huge humanoid figure with a bald head, resembling a monk
17. (Slavic culture) Black and scaly with massive horns and red light coming from the eyes
18. In Norse tradition, a huge and terrifying sea serpent sometimes referred to as the “sea mist,” causing dangerous storms and whirlpools that engulf ships

1. From Greek mythology; beautiful sea monsters known for seductive melodies, with the upper body of a beautiful woman and the lower body of a bird
3. A magical, single-horned horse native to India
6. Often shown as a giant octopus with enormous tentacles that can capsize ships
9. A six-headed sea monster with Charybdis, presenting travelers with the choice of facing one of two evils
10. Nymph daughter Atlas who tempts sailors with the prospect of endless happiness
13. An enormous humanoid-shaped sea creature with dragon wings and squid tentacles on its face
14. Hebrew origin; a sea serpent with multiple heads often associated with the sin of envy
16. From Hindu and Buddhist cultures; described as a hybrid animal with an elephant-like head and a fish or crocodile body; having powers of fertility, protection, and plenty
19. An eagle-headed lion native to the mountains of North-eastern Europe