The world is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. And many scientists today insist that parallel worlds exist in which various essences, previously unprecedented, live. And fairy tales and myths are not inventions at all, but rather, even epics. That is why this article will present a list of mythical creatures that, maybe, once lived, or maybe even live somewhere else at the moment.
Unicorn
In this list, both positive and negative representatives will be studied. If good mythical creatures are considered, the list must open the unicorn. What is it? So, most often it is a beautiful white horse with a sharp horn in its forehead. It is a symbol of chastity and the struggle for justice. However, according to esotericists, a unicorn should be a creature with blue eyes, a red head and a white body. Previously, he could be depicted with the body of a bull or goat, and only later - horses. Legends also say that unicorns, by their nature, have an inexhaustible supply of energy. It is very difficult to tame them, but they dutifully lie down on the ground if a virgin approaches them. If you want to ride a unicorn, you have to stock up on a golden bridle.
The life of unicorns is also very difficult. They feed exclusively on flowers, drink only morning dew, and bathe in the cleanest forest lakes (in which the water then becomes healing). Moreover, all the power of these creatures is enclosed in a single horn (healing powers are also attributed to him). Today they say: to meet a unicorn - to great happiness.
Pegasus
The list of mythical creatures similar to horses can be replenished with Pegasus. This is a winged horse, the son of the jellyfish Gorgon and Poseidon. Its main function is to be on Olympus and give lightning and thunder to your father. However, being on earth, Pegasus with his hoof knocked out Hippocrenus - the source of muses, which should inspire all creative people to useful deeds.
Valkyries
Separately, you can also consider the mythical creatures of the female sex. The list will be replenished without fail on the Valkyries. These are the warrior virgins who are companions and performers of the will of Odin (the supreme god in German-Scandinavian mythology). These are some symbols of honorable death in hostilities. After the warrior fell, the Valkyries on their winged horses take him to the heavenly castle of Valgalu, where they serve him at the table. In addition, the Valkyries can predict the future.
Other female mythical creatures
- Norn. These are spinning women who determine the birth, life and death of people.
- Parks, or moira. These are three sisters, daughters of the night. They also predetermined the life of each person. Klota (first daughter) spins the thread of life, Lachesis (second daughter) - keeps it, Atropos (third daughter) - cuts it off.
- Erinii. These are the goddesses of revenge, who are depicted with torches and scourges in their hands. They push a person to avenge insults.
- We continue to consider the female names of mythical creatures. The list can replenish the dryads. These are female tree guards. They live in them and die with them. And those who planted and helped the tree grow were wards of the dryads. They tried their best to help them.
- Graces. These are mythical creatures that personify youthful charm and beauty. Their main goal was to excite such feelings as love in the young hearts of girls. In addition, they brought joy to everyone who met on their way.
Birds
The list of mythical creatures must be replenished with various birds. After all, they also occupied leading places in popular beliefs.
- Phoenix. Today, many will say that this is a bird of happiness. However, earlier it personified the immortality of the soul and the cyclical nature of the world, since it could give birth to rebirth and itself was reborn, burning itself. The phoenix appears in the form of an eagle with a gold and red plumage.
- Anka. This is a bird from Muslim mythology, very similar in its functions and presentation to the phoenix. It was created by Allah, and for people it is inaccessible.
- Rukh. This is a giant bird, which in its claws (huge and strong, like bull horns) can immediately raise three elephants. It was believed that the meat of this bird returns lost youth. In Slavic mythology, it was called Nog or Fear-rah.
Griffins and similar creatures
The list of mythical creatures can be continued by monsters, which are the result of the crossing of two or more powerful animals.
- First of all, these are griffins. These are winged creatures that have the head of an eagle and the body of a lion. They are the guards of gold and treasures of the Riphean mountains. Very dangerous is the cry of these monsters: everything living in the area, even a person, dies from it.
- Hippogriffs. This is the result of a cross between a vulture bird (front of the creature) and a horse (torso). This creature also had wings.
- Manticore. This is a creature that has a human face, crowned with three rows of teeth, the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion. His eyes are bloodshot. It moves very quickly, and feeds on human bodies.
- Sphinx. This is a creature that has the head and chest of a woman, and the body of a lion. It was called to guard Thebes. To each passing sphinx a riddle is made. Who could not guess her, he was killed by this creature.
Dragons
What other mythical creatures are there? The list can be replenished with monsters that look something like dragons.
- Basilisk. This creature has the eyes of a toad, the head of a rooster, the wings of a bat and the body of a dragon. In other tales, this is a huge pangolin. From the gaze of this creature, all living things turn to stone (if the basilisk looks at itself in the mirror, it will die). Its saliva is also poisonous; it can also be petrified. Lives in a cave, eats stones, leaves only at night. The main goal of his life: the protection of unicorns, as they are "pure" creatures.
- Chimera. It is a creature with the head and neck of a lion, the tail of a dragon and the body of a goat. This is a symbol of a breathing volcano, as this monster was spewing fire. Some people believe that modern stone chimeras can come to life and do business.
- We continue to consider mythical creatures. The list can replenish the hydra. This is a monster with the body of a snake and nine dragon heads. She lived in a swamp near the city of Lern and ate whole herds. Delivered the city from the hydra Hercules.
- Kraken. This is a kind of sea serpent, an Arabian dragon. He could capture an entire ship with his tentacles, and his back appeared in the middle of the ocean like a huge island.
Russian mythical creatures
We will separately consider the mythical creatures of Russia. This list can be opened by the sinister. They were also called Khmyr, or Creeks. They live in swamps, pester people. They can even move into a person if he is old and has no children. Personify darkness, poverty, poverty. In the house, the villains settle behind the stove, and then jump on the shoulders to the person and ride on him. Another mythical creature is a Khukhlik. This is a disguised, watermark. This is an unclean spirit that comes out of the water and loves to make fun of people, arranging for them various dirty tricks. It is especially active during Christmas time.
Greek mythical creatures
Separately, I would also like to present a list of mythical creatures of Greece, the cradle of human civilization.
- Typhon. This is a monster that has about 100 dragon heads with long black tongues on its back. It can scream with the voices of various animals. This is a special embodiment of the destructive forces of nature.
- Lamia is a female demon who kills babies.
- Echidna. Immortal and not aging woman with the body of a snake, which lured travelers and devoured them.
- Grays are the three goddesses of old age.
- Gerion. This is a giant, a monster, on the belt of which three bodies have grown together. He owned beautiful cows that lived on the island of Erithia.
Films about mythical creatures
Lovers of all the unusual can watch films about mythical creatures. The following films can replenish this list:
- "Jason and the Agronauts", 1963 release.
- The Lord of the Rings, several films that were released from 2001 to 2003.
- Cartoon "How to Train Your Dragon", 2010 release.
- “Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters”, 2013 release.
- 2001 film “Horror from the Abyss”.
- "My home dinosaur" 2007 release.
Having considered a complete list of mythical creatures and demons, I want to say that all these monsters are invented. And so it should be considered until facts are presented that testify to the contrary.