Top 11 Coolest Mythical Creatures You Must Know

It doesn’t really matter whether you are familiar with the Greek mythology or not, but there are some cool mythical creatures that will amaze you. The most interesting fact that these creatures have is that they have unique stories behind them. We have listed some mythical creatures below. Check these out!

Cool Mythical Creatures – 11 Awesome Mythical Creatures from the Greek Mythology

      1.      Phoenix
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 If you have watched Harry Potter, you may already know about this mythical creature. Phoenix is one of the most popular mythical creatures. Phoenix is a bird which is reborn after every death. Phoenix is also known as a symbol in some religions. Due to its beautiful appearance, Phoenix can also be found in the Greek paintings.

      2.      Sirens

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We still have some cool mythical creatures listed below and when it comes to the coolest mythical creature, Sirens is one of them. Sirens are actually beautiful women. The problem is, these women are very dangerous. To attract sailors coming to them, these gorgeous women will sing beautiful melodies. Sirens often appear in lots of Greek stories.  

      3.      Cerberus 

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Another interesting mythical creature that you don’t want to miss is Cerberus. While it is true that most of the people love puppies, but Cerberus should not be included on the list. In fact, Cerberus is dangerous as he can kill humans easily. Speaking of its characteristics, Cerberus is actually a dog which has multiple heads. Cerberus guards the underworld. Some stories have shown that Cerberus has 3 heads. There are also other legends in which Cerberus are rumored to have 100 heads.

      4.      Gorgons

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Medusa is the most popular name for Gorgons that most of the people have heard. Gorgons are actually three sisters who have serpents for the hair. Medusa is a very dangerous mythical creature as she can turn men into stone. Using a simple glance, all men who have seen Medusa directly will be turned into stone. The oldest sister named Stheno is known to be the most vicious as she has committed the most murders. While Medusa was killed by Perseus, two of the three are known to be immortal.

      5.      Pegasus


 We have mentioned some cool mythical creatures which are very dangerous as they have committed murders. Pegasus is quite different. Pegasus can be considered as a beautiful mythical creature. It is actually a white horse which has wings. Many believe that Pegasus is immortal. Many legends have said that Pegasus was born from the neck of Medusa. As we have mentioned before, Pegasus is one of the most beautiful mythical creatures from the Greek mythology. Due to this reason, it is not very surprising that lots of Greek paintings feature Pegasus.

      6.      Centaur

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Some people think that Pegasus and Centaur are similar. Of course, this is not true. Centaur also has a different name. Some people call him Hippocentaus. Due to its physical appearance, Centaur is very popular. Many believe that Centaur is one of the most popular mythical creatures from the Greek mythology. Many people know Centaur as this mythical creature is often referenced in TV shows and movies. Speaking of its physical appearance, Centaur has the torso and head of the man with the body of the horse. This mythical creature is often known as the untamed nature. The reason is because they have the qualities of both humans and animal. Another surprising fact is that Centaur is not only featured in the Greek mythology. It can also be found in the Roman mythology.

      7.      Amphisbaena 

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 For those who are afraid of snake, it goes without saying that Amphisbaena would be one of the most terrifying creatures that they don’t want to meet. Amphisbaena is actually a snake which has a head on both ends of its body. Many stories have shown that Amphisbaena was born from the blood of Medusa after her death.

      8.      Sphinx

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Sphinx is another popular mythical creature which can be found in lots of stories. This mythical has unique physical appearances. Sphinx has the face of the woman, the wings of the bird, and the haunches of the lion. Due to its physical appearances, Sphinx can also be found in some games or movies. This mythical creature is rumored to be merciless. Those who can’t answer her riddle will be killed.

      9.      Harpies

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Harpies are winged spirits, they are known for their ability to steal foods. Zeus used Harpies to punish a king. Zeus trapped this king on the island in which he stayed with a large group of harpies. The king named Phineus was tortured slowly by the buffet that he could never eat as the harpies stole the food.

    10.      Griffin

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When we have listed some cool mythical creatures like Sirens, Sphinx, and Harpies, another cool creature that we don’t want to miss is Griffin. This mythical creature is very beautiful as it has the body, tail, and the back legs of a lion with the wings and head of an eagle. Griffin is known as the king of birds. Many believe that Griffin is one of the most powerful mythical creatures.

    11.      Chimera

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The last mythical creature we have included here is Chimera. Chimera is a dangerous creature as it has some parts taken from various animals. Chimera has parts of three animals. These parts are a lion, a snake, and a goat.   

Conclusion

These are some famous mythical creatures that can amaze you. There are still other mythical creatures which can be found from the Greek mythology. However, when it comes to the coolest mythical creatures, these creatures are the best choices that we have listed. If you want to know more about them, it is a good idea to read stories that contain them. There are lots of books that describe these mythical creatures. You can also find references about them from movies or TV shows. Take a good look at these cool creatures. We hope that our list of cool mythical creatures can help you find more information about them. 

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