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Frankenstein's monster is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus.
One of the Gorgons of Greek mythology.
Nature spirit of european folklore.
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed in Classical times with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, a being "part man and part bull".
Plant creature of European folklore. It was believed to be produced by semen of hanged men under the gallows. When uprooted it produces a scream that makes you go insane.
The mummy was a antagonist character called Imhotep, played by Boris Karloff in the 1932 film, which later became a classic character from the Universal horror films.
The Lernaean Hydra, more often known simply as the Hydra, is a serpentine water monster in Greek and Roman mythology. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, which was also the site of the myth of the Danaïdes. Lerna was reputed to be an entrance to the Underworld.
Aeneas was one of the combatants of the Trojan War.
Odysseus lead his army in the Trojan war. After the war, they encountered Poseidon, god of the Sea, cyclops, sirens, Circe, and sea dragons. After 20 years he returned home to fight for his Kingdom and his Queen.
Legendary sea monster from Norse folklore and Mythology.
The Chimera, according to Greek mythology, was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, composed of the parts of more than one animal. It is usually depicted as a lion, with the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a tail that might end with a snake's head. It was one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna and a sibling of such monsters as Cerberus and the Lernaean Hydra.
The Sphinx is a creature who can be find in Greek and Egyptian mythologies.
Orpheus is the son of the Greek muse, Calliope.
The First Centaur; half human and half horse, Cheiron was renowned as a wise teacher, healer, and prophet. His most famous students include Jason of the Argonauts, the invulnerable Achilles, and the legendary Hercules. Upon his death, Zeus created the constellation of Centaurus in his honor.
Krishna is the Hindu god who is often characterized by his sensuality and wisdom.
One of the Gorgons, sister to Medusa.
The Original Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's famous novel. His character has been explored in many comics, including those released by Marvel, DC and many other publishers.
Herakles/Heracles, more commonly known as Hercules, is probably the most well-known of all the Greco-Roman gods. Hercules was born a demigod with physical strength surpassing even that of the gods. The greatest and mightiest hero of ancient Greece, Hercules' name is synonymous with strength.
In Greek mythology, Perseus is the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty. He was, alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon, the greatest Greek hero and slayer of monsters before the days of Heracles. He beheaded the Gorgon Medusa for Polydectes and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus.
Zeus the King of the Gods. Youngest Son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, Zeus is the Father of Olympus, God of Lightning, Skies and Earth. He rules over all mortals and immortals, as well as holds his role as the leading authority figure in Greek Mythology.
Athena or Athene, often given the epithet Pallas, is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare who was later syncretized with the Roman goddess Minerva.
Considered a living engine of death and destruction, the tarrasque is a colossal and virtually unstoppable monster. Its interpretations vary throughout fantasy lore.
Hunter who fought the chimera.
Tragic Greek figure, doomed with a torturous afterlife where he is forever starved and taunted with food and water that he cannot have.
Known as Sigurd in Norse mythology, and Siegfried in German mythology. He is the best known dragonslayer of Norse myths.
Pegasus is a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology.
Traic Greek hero who killed his own father and married is his own mother.
One of the most venerated saints in the Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox churches. He is best known for the legend of him slaying a dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. He is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints.
Son of Poseidon, and a Greek hero who killed Minotaur.
Baba Yaga is a witch from Russian/Slavic folklore.
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