The sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion but the head and upper chest of a human. It sometimes has wings and a serpent’s tail. The common legend behind the sphinx began in ancient Greece, but sphinx-like creatures first appeared in art and architecture in ancient Egypt and have appeared in … Read more
The Griffin is an ancient mythical creature whose origins date back millennia to at least 5,000 years. Their origin is unknown, but their image has been found on artifacts from before the written word and from diverse areas such as ancient Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, Persia, and ancient Greece. It generally has the body of a … Read more
Mermen are sea spirits and, physically at least, the male equivalent of mermaids. Collectively the two creatures are often called Merfolk. A Merman is said to have a top half that is similar to a male human and a bottom half that is similar to the tail of a fish. The Merman legend dates back … Read more
A werewolf is a mythological human with the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature. Werewolves are closely related to the Louisiana Rougarou and the Skin-walkers of the Navajo. Description The physical characteristics of werewolves tend to vary by ethnic group. However, they are generally thought of as big, hairy, humanoid wolves that can walk … Read more