A wide variety of mythological creatures are featured in Greek mythology. These creatures included Merpeople, Colchiandragon, Three-headed dog, and Minotaur. Read on if you want to learn more about the Greek mythological creatures. You'll be blown away! These are just a few facts about these amazing creatures.
Minotaur
Many mythological creatures from Greek history have made an appearance, including the Minotaur. Minotaur is a combination of the Greek words Minos (meaning "bull") and 'taur (meaning "bull") Minotaur's birth name was Asterion. This refers to the Taurus bull constellation. The Minotaur's terrifying appearance is a mythical creature that is one of the most fearsome in Greek mythology.
Colchian dragon
The Colchian Dragon, a mythological creature, was mentioned in ancient Greek mythology. It guarded Golden Fleece and was a large serpent. The myth says it had poisoned fangs, and was enormous. However, the legend does not explain how it kills its prey. The story does state that the dragon was killed by a witch named Medea.
Three-headed dog
Cerberus was the three-headed dog of Greek mythology. It guarded the Underworld Gates and was a terrifying beast. It had a snake tail with snake mane and claws like a lion. Euripides writes that Heracles was sent to rescue Cerberus from Hades. Hades asked Heracles that he use only his weapons against this three-headed dog. Heracles fulfilled the request.
Merpeople
In ancient Greek mythology merpeople were attractive female figures who lured men to the water and luring them to their deaths. They were also known to be sirens. These creatures floated in the sea and lured men into their deaths with their seductive songs. Although the Christian church disapproves of this practice, ancient Greek authors attribute merpeople to Aphrodite the Greek goddess love and pleasure.
Erymanthian boar
Legendary Erymanthian boar, a large boar with wild and uncontrolled nature. This boar was known to live in the marshes and glens of Lampeia and Erymanthus.
Colchian lion
The Colchian Dragon is a fire-breathing giant serpent who guarded the Golden Fleece according to Greek mythology. Jason, the Greek god of war, sought the Golden Fleece. It was later taken over by the Argonauts. Jason and Argonauts found the dragon in the story. Jason was defeated by the dragon when Medea, a witch, helped him to put it down.
Amazonian warriors
Amazonian warriors, mythological creatures that lived in an ancient world, are the Amazonian warriors. They were virtually unknown during Greek mythology but their legend has survived. They were revered and feared.