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Mythological creatures of the Ancient Greek Civilization

Centaur Picture

Centaur
-a half-man half-horse creature.
Claimed to have inhabited
the mountains of Thessaly.


Cyclops
- the one eyed giant.
Cyclops Image
Harpy Picture


Harpy
-winged death spirits,
well-known for stealing foods
from Greek King Phineas



Lamia
-a Greek mythological female demon.
Half-woman and half-serpent,
she was described as a
child-devouring murderer.
Lamia Picture
Medusa Image

Medusa
- Gorgon with snakes of hair.
Gazing upon her eyes,
onlookers would turn to stone.


Nymph
-beautiful deities of nature.
They are claimed to dwell in
mountain groves, springs
and rivers.
Nymph Image
Minotaur and Ariadne


Minotaur
-half-man half bull.
Dwelling at the center of the Labyrinth
located in Crete, Greece.



Pegasus
-mighty winged horse that sprang
from Medusa's head when she
was beheaded by Perseus.
Pegasus Image
Satyrs Image


Satyrs
-hoofed demigods
of woods and fields.
Associated with strong
sex drives and nymphs are
often their target.



Siren
-deities who lured sailors
to destruction with their
melodic songs.
Siren Picture