Al-mi'Raj

The Al-mi'Raj is a dangerous predator that lives on the island of Jezîrat al-Tennyn within the Indian ocean. The creature appears as a large, yellow rabbit with a black spiral horn growing from the center of it's head. The creature uses it's spiral horn to kill and feast upon animals several times it's own size.

Winged Lion

The Winged lion is a symbol of justice in and righteousness in several ancient middle eastern mythologies. The Shedu and Lamassu of ancient Akkadian myth were seen as protective deities, and were often placed at the gates of cities or the entrances to temples. The winged lion is also used as a symbol for Saint Mark, according to Rev. 4:5-7.

The Wawel Dragon

The Wawel dragon lived under Wawel hill, in Krakow, Poland. The beast terrorized the local inhabitants with it's fiery breath, and would only be appeased by a regular sacrifice of young girls. The dragon was eventually destroyed when a young cobbler's apprentice tricked it into devouring a lamb stuffed with sulfur. The dragon took the bait, then grew incredibly thirsty from the sulfur, and soon drank himself to death at a nearby river.

Medusa

In Greek mythology, Medusa is one of the three Gorgons. In traditional mythology she his depicted with a head full of snakes, winged, and with a gaze that can turn those who look upon it into stone. She is beheaded by the hero Perseus, and her head is used as a weapon until it is finally given to the goddess Athena and placed on her shield. This image became a protective talisman known as the Gorgoneion.

Amomongo

The Amomongo is a wild, gorilla-like primate from Philippine mythology. The creatrue supposedly attacks livestock to feast upon their entrails. Sightings of the creature in recent years have placed the Amomongo firmly into the cryptid category.

Makara

The Makara is an aquatic animal represented in Hindu Mythology, usually envisioned as a fish with an Elephant's head. The creature is often depicted as a mount for various Hindu deities. Theories of the creature's origin suggest it may be a misrepresentation of a type of seal, dolphin, crocodile, or an as of yet undiscovered species.

Wendigo

The Wendigo is a creature from Native American myth, about a curse which overtakes someone who resorts to cannibalism. The afflicted person is transformed into a large, hairy, and powerful monster which is fast enough that it will remain behind someone no matter how quickly they turn around.

Hecatonchires

The Hecatonchires were the offspring of Gaia in Greek myth. They were towering giants with 100 hands and immense strength. Because they were imprisoned by the Titan Chronus, they sided with the Olympians during the War of the Titans.

The Lambton Worm

A large, albino dragon thrown into a well by a small child names John Lambton. The white worm fed upon the wastes of the village and grew to an immense length, and then terrorized the surrounding country side for years to come. Lambton eventually returns from the crusades and battles the worm.

Python

In Greek mythology, the Python was a chthonic guardian of the oracle of Delphi. Hera sent Python to consume the goddess Leto as she gave birth to Apollo, thus Apollo returned the favor and slew the beast with his arrows, and turned the oracle of Delphi to his own purposes.

Cyclops

The Cyclops originated from Greek Mythology. According to the poet Hesiod they are giants with a single eye in the middle of their foreheads, and are strong, stubborn, and "abrupt of emotion." They are originally defeated by the old Titans and placed in prison, but are later released by the Gods. In return the Cyclopes forge the weapons of the Gods - Zeus' thunderbolts, Poseidon's trident, Artemis' bow, etc. After Cronus is overthrown they become assistants to the smith god Hephaestus.

Centaur

Centaurs are a hybrid monster of half-man, half- horse from Greek mythology. They are depicted with a wild, untamed, "horse-like" nature, with excessive sexual appetites. However there are also moral and wise Centaurs as well, such as Chiron the teacher. The most prevalent theory on the origin of Centaurs is that it is a misinterpretation of a riding culture by a those who are unfamiliar with horses. A man mounted on a horse would appear as one animal at a distance.

Chimera

An aberration of science, named after the mythical beast of Greek legend.

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