1. Centaur
   Cockatrice
2. Scylla
   Mermaid

A centaur is a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. Centaurs are said to have been born of Ixion and Nephele.

1. Mermaid
   Basilisk
2. Minotaur
   Nemean Lion

Basilisk comes from the Greek word meaning 'little king'. It is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king who can cause death with a single glance!

1. Nemean Lion
   Ophiotaurus
2. Chimera
   Typhon

Chimera comes from the Greek word meaning "she-goat". It is usually depicted as a lion with the head of a goat coming out from its back and a tail that ends with a snake's head!

1. Erinyes
   Graeae
2. Charybdis
   Medusa

In Greek mythology, Medusa typically shows as a winged female human with living venomous snakes in place of hair! Did you know that Medusa is Greek for "guardian protectress"?

1. Charybdis
   Gorgon
2. Banshee
   Griffin

Did you know that banshee comes from Irish mythology? She represents the "fairy woman" who heralds the death of a family member!

1. Cyclops
   Griffin
2. Thunderbird
   Unicorn

The word "cyclops" literally means "round-eyed" or "circle-eyed". A cyclops usually served as a builder, blacksmith or craftsman.

1. Unicorn
   Minotaur
2. Mothman
   Sea-Goat

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is portrayed with its head and tail of a bull and the body of a man. Did you know that the minotaur was killed by the Athenian hero Theseus?

1. Sea-Goat
   Werewolf
2. Kraken
   Manticore

The kraken is a giant legendary sea monster that can grow to 50 feet in length. It is said to live off the coasts of Norway and Greenland!

1. Manticore
   Pegasus
2. Cerberus
   Cantoblepas

Cerberus is often called the "hound of Hades". It is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.

1. Cantoblepas
   Harpies
2. Kraken
   Phoenix

In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a long-lived bird that is born again, and again, and again! It is said to die in a show of flames and combustion and obtains new life by arising from its ashes!

1. Kraken
   Sphinx
2. Python
   Ichthyocentaurs

A sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It is said to be treacherous and merciless, eating any visitors who cannot answer its riddle!

1. Mermaid
   Ichthyocentaurs
2. Hydra
   Kappa

A mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish! They are often associated with events such as floods, storms, and shipwrecks.

1. Kappa
   Orthrus
2. Hydra
   Python

Hydra, the Greek and Roman mythological monster is also known as the Lernaen Hydra and Hydra of Lerna. Did you know that Hydra was killed by Hercules using his sword and fire?

1. Kappa
   Python
2. Basilisk
   Erinyes

In Japanese folklore, a kappa is a "river child". It is usually depicted as green, human-like beings with webbed hands and feet, and a turtle shell on its back.

1. Erinyes
   Nemean Lion
2. Graeae
   Lamia

Lamia is an ancient Greek mythological creature. She was a woman who became a child-eating monster after her children were destroyed by Hera!

1. Python
   Graeae
2. Griffin
   Gorgon

The python was a serpent in Greek mythology. It was portrayed as a medieval-style dragon, living at the center of the earth!

1. Gorgon
   Manticore
2. Orthrus
   Mothman

Orthrus was a two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle. He was born of the monsters Echidna and Typhon and killed by Heracles.

1. Mothman
   Typhon
2. Charybdis
   Ichthyocentaur

The best known Ichthyocentaurs were Aphros and Bythos. They were sea gods with the upper body of a human, the lower front of a horse, the tail of a fish, and lobster-claw horns on their heads!

1. Scylla
   Charybdis
2. Harpies
   Satyr

Scylla was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart Charybdis. She first appeared in Homer's Odyssey.

1. Satyr
   Siren
2. Typhon
   Thunderbird

Typhon was a monstrous serpentine giant and the most deadly creature in Greek mythology. He is believed to be the son of Gaia and Tartarus.

1. Thunderbird
   Ophiotaurus
2. Werewolf
   Cantoblepas

In Greek mythology, the Ophiotaurus was a creature that was part bull and part serpent. Despite its popularity, its only reference is found in Ovid's Fasti!

1. Cockatrice
   Cantoblepas
2. Hydra
   Sphinx

A cockatrice is a mythical beast. It is a two-legged dragon creature with a rooster's head. It was first described in the late 14th century.

1. Sphinx
   Graeae
2. Chimera
   Medusa

In Greek mythology, Graeae translates to "old women" or "grey ones". They were three sisters who shared one eye and one tooth among them!

1. Medusa
   Basilisk
2. Echidna
   Centaur

Known as "she-viper" in Greek mythology, Echidna was a monster made of half-woman, half-snake! She was the mate of Typhon and the mother of Orthrus.

1. Centaur
   Banshee
2. Cerberus
   Nemean Lion

Nemean Lion was a vicious monster in Greek mythology. Although its claws were sharper than mortals' swords and could cut through any armor, it was eventually killed by Heracles!

1. Cerberus
   Lamia
2. Kappa
   Erinyes

In Greek mythology, the Erinyes were also known as the Furies. They were female chthonic deities of vengeance who were sometimes referred to as "infernal goddesses".

1. Charybdis
   Kappa
2. Kraken
   Manticore

Sea monster Charybdis was believed to live under a small rock on one side of the Straight of Messina. According to Greek mythology, Charybdis was estimated to be about 75 feet wide!

1. Harpy
   Manticore
2. Echidna
   Mermaid

A harpy was a half-human and half-bird seen in Homeric poems. Ovid, among others, referred to them as human vultures!

1. Mermaid
   Ophiotaurus
2. Satyr
   Typhon

In Greek mythology, a satyr has horse-like ears and tails and permanent, exaggerated... erections! They are known for their focus on sexual desires.

1. Typhon
   Harpies
2. Siren
   Sea-Goat

Sirens were dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors to shipwreck with their enchanting music and singing voices. They appeared as a combined woman and bird.

1. Sea-Goat
   Python
2. Orthrus
   Griffin

The griffin is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle, and an eagle's talons as its front feet. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions.

1. Gorgons
   Orthrus
2. Cantoblepas
   Medusa

In Greek mythology, gorgons had hair made of living, venomous snakes. Did you know that Stheno and Euryale were immortal but Medusa was not?

1. Medusa
   Cerberus
2. Pegasus
   Hydra

Pegasus is a divine winged stallion! It is the child of Poseidon and is one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology.

1. Hydra
   Manticore
2. Typhon
   Kraken

The manticore is a Persian legendary creature similar to the Egyptian sphinx. It has the head of a human, body of a lion and a tail with venomous spines.

1. Mothman
   Kraken
2. Minotaur
   Banshee

Well here's a different one! Did you know that Mothman comes from West Virginian folklore? Mothman is connected to supernatural events, sightings and allegedly the collapse of the Silver Bridge!

1. Banshee
   Sea-Goat
2. Ichthyocentaurs
   Ophiotaurus

Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for "horned goat". It is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat - half fish, half goat!

1. Ophiotaurus
   Sphinx
2. Chimera
   Thunderbird

The thunderbird is a legendary creature in North American indigenous history and culture. It is considered a supernatural being of power and strength.

1. Chimera
   Echidna
2. Thunderbird
   Werewolf

In Old English folklore, werewolves are considered man-wolves. They are humans with the ability to transform into a wolf, either on purpose or as a result of a curse.

1. Gorgon
   Unicorn
2. Nemean Lion
   Griffin

The unicorn is a legendary creature with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead! Did you know that the unicorn appears in mythology all throughout the world?