When I read the "Half man, half goat with a perpetual erection" hint I immediately thought of the traditional depiction of Baphomet. There are indeed several other terrifying mythical creatures out there. See Also: 10 Hybridized Humanoids Types in Mythology. 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Related Creatures. got them all with 2:24 left, studdered a little on basilisk. I came up with a few creatures; Peculiars, Ouro's, Dyrwolves and Urucas. Dragons have always been a favorite and included in most folklores and enchanted stories. The present day Komodo dragon is believed to be a descendant of the mythical creatures minus the size, the flying prowess and the ability to breathe fire. I missed hydra, typed in leviathan... A Hippogriff has the body of a horse. Could you plz accept Cereberus for the 3 heade dog? Well Percy Jackson definitely never mentioned the whole eternal erection thing for satyrs. See Also: 10 Legendary Greek Mythological Creatures. Werewolf ranked third in our list of popular mythical creatures. Easy, but I don't like scary things cuz I'm not even 11 right now! Stories of the Filipino monster and of vampires probably evolved separately. November 16, 2020, 8:40 pm, by I kept on trying variants of Cereberus and wasted a lot of time on that :(. Kraken is a squid. I liked this quiz. I grew up on Irish folklore, and so for me leipreachán and bean sí come to mind before the anglicized spellings. Cerbeus id not a breed, the breed is a Hellhound. However, one chieftain had to avenge his tribe from another chief who has used the wolf power to bring terror to their lands. A spider and an ant are very different. It only emphasizes the fact that he would greatly benefit from more leniency regarding spelling. The significance of a scarab bearing a royal name is unclear and probably changed over time and from scarab to scarab. While several notable Chinese mythical creatures, monsters, and demons originated from classic Chinese myths, far more were “first officially recorded” in ancient compendiums. The mythologies myths, gods and stories include those mostly in the ancient Near East, from Mesopotamia to Anatolia. These legendary creatures with reptilian traits can be found in countless cultures around the globe but Asian and European versions are most popular. Some believe that unicorn may have existed but were driven to extinction perhaps because their horns were set to have medicinal properties. But scientists constantly decline the existence of these creatures calling it a modern day myth and explain sightings as misidentified object, hoaxes and wishful thinking. They live deep in the forest where they protect the wilderness from people trying to exhaust nature’s reserves and treasures. cyclops - isn't it a plural version of cyclop? They are believed to be man-haters as well but would capture a few every now and then to continue their lineage. haha!). Human body on horse legs, a bull’s head on human body and lion’s body with human face there are countless composite species from different cultures around the globe. All I could think was "capybara," and I knew THAT wasn't right. She is not world’s only lake monster, she is also the most famous creature that inhibit in the Loch Ness, a lake in Scottish highlands. The beast that resemble the horse but with a pointed horn projecting from its forehead, this legendary animal is among the most popular mythical creatures. Who else got them because of Percy Jackson? For the satyr I first tried pan, which it didnt accept, then faun which it did accept. Some of the creatures from different cultures have similar traits but their names are different so, we decided to combine them to diversify the list. Read the comments looking for the Supernatural fandom... and was not disappointed. Compendiums such as the 4 th Century BC geographical compilation, the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Vampires are some of the rare creatures that can be found in multiple cultures, though with different names. Or Daryl Hannah for half woman, half fish? Historically, unicorns were actually more like goats than horses. Honestly I've never heard of the word satyr. Ahsan Hayat Permission to add 'Scylla' in place of the kraken or at least make it another option. Fairies are believed to spend considerable time with man, taking the form of a human blending in and trying to go unnoticed as they live among them. I tried Hugh Hefner as the 'Half man half goat with a permanent erection'. You know, like how the goddess of love was Aphrodite in the Greek stories but turned into Venus in the Roman versions? You could add Yowie and Drop Bear for an Australian influence... nice. This beats or equals 89.7% of test takers. For some reason I had a real hard time coming up with "chupacabra." See Also: 10 Interesting Creatures from Japanese Folklore. However, there is no evidence to prove their existence which is why they are now considered mythical. Same reason they didn't include vampires, thunderbirds, manticores, chimeras, dryads, sphinxes, jackalopes, and rocs: they've only got so much room, and there are a LOT of mythological creatures. They always do lol...look at Disney's version of Hercules, phil with the nymphs, even they didnt screw that up. Did anyone else type in Fluffy for the 3-headed dog question? 22 out of 22 first try. It is known under similar names from various languages (Vietnamese: Phượng hoàng or Phụng hoàng; Japanese: Hō-ō or Hou-ou or Ho-Oh; Korean: Bonghwang).The males were originally called feng and the … But there’s not a solid evidence for this theory. Today these creatures seem to be an impractical imagination of a particular civilization or person, but at one time some of them were believed to be real. Quite easy but very fun quiz. According to legends, these men were possessed by their animal spirits, the wolf, during in times of need and danger to protect their village. Name the mythical creatures described below. It actually doesnt undermine it. However, in the late 13th century, the Kraken is believes to be synonymous with the Hafgulfa, one of the two massive sea-monsters roaming in the waters of the Greenland Sea. The Myths. Couldnt remember gorgon, typed gargantua.. Again went for gargantua haha (no issue with banshee this time but missed basilisk this time as well. No matter how we view these creatures, the truth remains that the fascination we have for them remains to be as eager as it was in the past. These aquatic creatures having upper body of female human and lower body of fish along with their distant relative Sirens in Greek mythology are the sailor’s nightmare. August 2, 2020, 9:55 am, by I couldn't for the life of me remember banshee! Vampires are some of the rare creatures that can be found in multiple cultures, though with different names. You know that the word you probably mean is spelled "accept," not "except," don't you? One thing is common in these creatures that they are the seducers of the legend. My whole childhood has been a lie! Other humanoid beings are less hostile, including the riddling Sphinx, the whimsical gnomes and dwarves, and the mischievous leprechauns. Despite having the numerous historic accounts on their existence even those by Christopher Columbus during exploration of Caribbean, there is no evidence that mermaids exist anywhere outside folklore. I was thinking loch ness :/, Shoutout to Percy Jackson and Harry Potter, 19/22 harry potter and underworlds helped me a lot with this. They have proved to be essential figures in stories, myths, and legends, time and time again, providing ample amounts of inspiration and awe. Could think of quite a few more mystical beasts, is there a part two? 20. A surprising amount of people don't know what a Basilisk is. Isn't the Sphinx the same as a griffin, based on the griffin's description? In this list we are considering the most famous mythical creatures originating from different cultures and societies, whether they are known for their beauty, ferocity or magical powers. Looking at the answers after failing the quiz, I noticed I could have gotten a lot more if I just would have looked at the hints more closely. I've included many types of mythical creatures, including humanoid creatures and magical animals, from Norse mythology, Greek and Roman mythology, Asian folklore, Native American folklore, and more. It is an amazing series and I will definitely read it to my kids. A sphinx has nothing to do with an eagle. Due to its capabilities to drink blood, their youth remains even for hundreds of years. I just psyched myself out and figured if I couldn't get the very few I read, I may as well give up. They are often portrayed as villains and would constantly rape and murder villages that they capture. Someone managed to count the tentacles of Kraken!?! But seas are unsafe with either of these monsters around. They’re said to inhibit in forests mainly in Pacific northeast. Yes, Quizmaster, please make sure to include every possible mythological creature from every culture. Greek mythology provides a rich territory for baby names, with names like Athena, goddess of wisdom, Europa, a Greek princess, Hermes, the god of travel, and Paris, a Trojan prince from Greek mythology. It is completely wild and is often a symbol of grace and purity. They are the undead popular mythical creatures that roam the country-sides and looking for a person to bite and suck all of the blood from their body. However, the mythical Kraken is indeed an octopus, as seen in these pictures: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.flamboroughheadsac.org.uk/globalassets/images/slideshows/Marine%2520Wildlife/octopus1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flamboroughheadsac.org.uk/storyboards/marinewildlife/iframe.php?StoryID%3D7&h=194&w=259&tbnid=89fDcIpPgvk5EM:&zoom=1&q=octopus&tbnh=160&tbnw=213&usg=__D00DGwzP0iM2WHfZAUQGRp9YJbI=&docid=frFn_WlRqajYtM&itg=1&sa=X&ei=xJ6fU72qBo3uoAS_pIKgBw&ved=0CH4Q_B0wDA, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid#mediaviewer/File:Giant_squid_melb_aquarium03.jpg, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken#mediaviewer/File:Colossal_octopus_by_Pierre_Denys_de_Montfort.jpg. Under composite species there are a number of popular mythical creatures. Puzzling. They are described as bare-chested warrior, others depict them wearing wolf or bear skins. They represent purity and gracefulness and they can only be captured by a virgin. September 2, 2020, 9:43 pm, by This is believed to be the first werewolf, a man and his spirit wolf living in a single body. Mr Tumnus was a Faun. They are killing machines that shows no mercy, some even say that this is because they have already lost their souls. I'm surprised that I got every one of them. Hidden just inside the clouds is a thriving society of ethereal beings, so pure that they cannot be seen by the eyes of men. Even Chimera which combines lion, dragon and goat can be classified in this category. They are the undead popular mythical creatures that roam the country-sides and looking for a person to bite and suck all of the blood from their body. In Asia they represent bravery and wisdom while European dragons are just the beasts to be slaved. Not that it matters since in modern times, everyone will know what you're talking about. Percy Jackson and Harry Potter helped me with a majority of these. XD. Medusa is cursed, so it should be an acceptable answer. Some, like demons, imps, and spectres, are commonly depicted as the most malignant of mythical creatures, so it’s no surprise that you’d use their names to call someone whom you dislike. i thought "yeti" was spelled with two t's. It is one of the most popular creature that can be found in many literature texts including in the J. R. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. The Dictionary is more for names and (fun fact), is the book which JK Rowling used when writing Harry Potter. Right in the Childhood of every Percy Jackson reader ever, Banshee, centaur, phoenix, werewolf, basilisk, Witches (both types - those that get power from demons and those who don't), and last but not least - Jefferson Starships - named by Dean himself. This mythical beastie was literally birthed in the early 1700s. They consider it to be a combination of folklore, mis-identification and hoax rather than a living animal, reason is the lack of physical evidence. Man!! Tried: siren, fairy (couldnt bother with alternate spellings like fae and faery) ghoul, wisp, will o the wisps, and another one I believe. Adriana John They are the folkloric humans with the ability to shape shift into a wolf or wolf-like figure. If you are bitten or even scratched by them you’ll be painfully transformed into one of these shapes shifting wolfman. Maria :D. I wish I'd watched 'Jason and the Argonauts' again before doing this quiz. Kind of undermines your request. If so, why cyclop is not acceptable. Ugh I couldn't spell phoenix right! It has been a favorite mythical legend included in books and movies, both in the past as well as now at present. Name the mythical creatures described below. I tried it just for the hell of it. However, in Norse mythology, they are considered as body guards to royal and noble courts. Actually, Erikthev, it is much like an octopus, see? In history, berserkers served as guards of the Norwegian King Haralad I Fairhair in 872-930. Could you please accept 'Cereberus' for 'Cerberus' please? Berserkers are believed to be savaged warriors that have lost all their humanity. There are limitless reports of sightings of Nessie since 6th century including the one in 1930s that sparked the craze among the explorers. Lernaean Hydra should be accepted also, as it is the correct name. I don't want to be obnoxious, but could you accept traditional spellings? First I tried Cthulhu. Mermaids are the most popular subject in various arts, literature and films. Other monsters in Philippine folklore are more likely to be related to the Aswang. PLEASE EXCEPT TYPOS IT IS SSSOOOOOOOO ANNOYING! Nobody knows whether they are real or fictional but they are some of the angriest monsters that roam the oceans, at least according to the stories about them. our beauty of a drop bear deserves a place. doubt it, there's way too many big titles that use mythology for them not to overlap with Harry Potter....that just happens to be the newest. Kraken is a giant squid octopus like creature with unstoppable aggression, while Leviathan is Ridgeling seven headed monster famed for his spectacular size. So I wouldn't rely on Percy Jackson too much. Adriana John There is no such thing as "cyclop" - it has always been cyclops, and that IS the singular. That's what I tried at first. Some are even thought to exist at present, lurking in the shadows and trying to be discreet as it exists together with humans. After Odysseus had made up his mind to leave Aeaea and head back to Ithaca, the love-stricken Circe had no choice but to let him go. Their blood, class, phylum, kingdom, subclass, and geographical distribution are all exactly the same. It has been depicted as a massive creature with wings or without that can fly in the skies and breathe fire. No need to come for my childhood like that XD. Fenghuang (simplified Chinese: 凤凰; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰; pinyin: fènghuáng) are mythological birds found in Sinospheric mythology that reign over all other birds. Never really thought of hydra as a water serpent. Only thought of chimera, I kept trying to spell cockatrice for that basilisk one, you should include bann sidhe as a correct answer for banshee as that's the spelling in irish gaelic. Bigfoots are basically giant humans covered in hairs. Originating from Greek mythology this colorful bird was adopted as the symbol of early Christianity. Dracula is a vampire, believed to have the powers to hypnotize men to be able to devour their blood. The amount of these that were on the tip of my tongue is insane. You should accept "Human" for the last one. (You forgot ghoulpires, though. 22/22 with 2:41 left. In this section are descriptions of Asian Mythologies and mythological beings, creatures, stories, myths, gods, goddess names described in the encyclopedia. A Griffin has the body of a lion. Here are 12 most popular mythical creatures: Amazons are often depicted as female warriors living in the deep heart of the forest without the presence of men. December 15, 2020, 2:04 am, by Peculiars are shadow creatures of humans who have died with a … However, due to their massive size and ferociousness, its life spans as long as several millenniums swallowing men, ships, whales and everything within its reach. it literally translate as "woman of the sidhe(fair folk).". Easy for a childhood mythology buff/adolescent AD&D player. Some species have more positive reputation than others like horseman and Pegasus while some represent evilness like Chimera. During this time, thousands of men (and women) turned to piracy as a way to make a living. Their blood, class, phylum, kingdom, subclass, and geographical distribution are all exactly the same. Well, the main characters were all teenagers, so it's safe to say that that particular affliction was not limited to the satyrs. It is known as the “Golden Age” because conditions were perfect for pirates to flourish, and many of the individuals we associate with piracy, such as Blackbeard, “Calico Jack” Rackham, or “Black Bart” Roberts, … I knew all the Greek Mythos ones from Destiny. I put harpy for banshee and got it lol, Darn it.. The birth names of pharaohs were also popular names among private individuals and so, for example, a scarab simply bearing the name "Amenhotep" need not be associated with any particular king who also bore that name. Maria And tried so many for the banshee one (while I know the term) based on different parts of the question. Some text show that Phoenix could live up to 1400 years before rebirth. I was thinking that doesn't a dragon count as a mythical creature?If so why wasn't it on the quiz?^~^. Maria Well last time I checked Greece isn't New York. Tiny, mischievous, gold-hording Irish spirit, Body of a lion - head and wings of an eagle, Half man, half goat with a perpetual erection. Whether they do exist or not, they remain as frightening creatures we all fear of spending the dark with. Some are believed to be fictional, some a relative of an extinct species. March 12, 2020, 9:04 pm, by It's one of those Greek/Roman things. In a popular English version of this tale said that wolf-man only transform on the full moon and they are immune to any kind of weapon except for those made by silver. For Griffin I thought it meant Manticore! The horns are considered very valuable with the capabilities to make poisoned water potable and heal various sicknesses. Adriana John They make any sailor fall in love with them by using their beauty and melodious singing. I first created this mythical creatures list for writers, but as it turned out, lots of people were interested in fantasy creatures, mythical beasts, and more. You should get: "The Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were". Vlad, the impaler is also one of the persons in history from whom Dracula originated. Actually, Erikthev, it is much like an octopus, see? seems nitpickish not to. Greek God names for girls Except Fluffy doesn't guard Hades, or even the underworld. He had to host the wolf spirit for a long period of time to the point that they could not separate man from the animal. "Gigantic octopus-like sea monster". They are expert seducers and also have the ability to shape shift. Werewolves are shape shifter believed to be half men, half wolves and were living among us. One question says "What Medusa Is." Despite having photographic evidence scientists discount the existence of these monsters. On the topic of movies, there's an awesome Norwegian film called 'Troll Hunter' you should all see. They are often described as trained archers, can climb and move from trees to trees and are very skilled in the art of fighting. I kept putting Cerebus instead of Cerebrus. Many believed that it can only be captured by a virgin. Still though. Mythical creatures have always been part of our history books. by Believed to be immortals, vampires are commonly believed to be afraid of the sunlight and can be killed with a wooden stake to its heart. Historical books depict dragons both as foes and allies. by It's also quite weird that I got griffin from watching My Little Pony as a kid... Haha I had no idea that banshees were Irish, I missed that and Chupacabra, which I didn't even know was a thing. The so-called “Golden Age of Piracy” lasted from about 1700 to 1725. Thanx!! Between Supernatural, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and classical myths I was SET. They are expert seducers and also have the ability to shape shift. The creature is believed to lack the capabilities of production explaining their small numbers. please accept "yetti," seems petty not to. 1.5k Views. The fairfolk are believed to be protectors and harnessers of the power of nature. *puts on nerd cap*. The fact that they're also known as fauns kinda puts a whole new perspective on Mr Tumnus's kidnapping of Lucy in the Chronicles of Narnia. It's always been faun! I don't have this problem with many other mythologies, but I'm sure other quiz-takers do, and it would really us help if you could accommodate that. At number one in our list of popular mythical creatures is the Loch Ness Monster. However, on going away, she warned him of the dangers that … I tried typing in "Alex Rodriguez" for "Half man - half horse" but the quiz wouldn't accept it. The Kraken was an octopus! The Kraken was popularized as Alice’s greates foe in the story ‘Alice in Wonderland’. I didn't even know a basilisk was half rooster half serpent xD. And I totally blanked on the serpent question! See Also: 10 Weird Prehistoric Creatures That Can Spook You. However, their extinction were never explained concretely in history books and stories. Don't be afraid to venture into the realm of fantastical creatures, folk heroes, and gods and goddesses for naming ideas. Asian dragons are usually shown with the body of huge lizard or snake with two pairs of lizard legs and are able to breathe fire from their mouth, while European dragons have an extra set of wings. Dragons have always been mythical creatures worthy of fear and admiration. According to folklore, around that time a New Jersey-area woman gave birth to a cursed monster with … The most famous appearance of the Sirens in classical mythology is in Homer’s “Odyssey;” however, they also take part in one or two other myths as well.. Odysseus. It is considered as one of the most antique beasts in stories with a large, spiraling and pointed horn that is projected from its forehead.