Greek mythology features a wide range of mythological creatures. These creatures included Merpeople and Colchian dragons. Read on if you want to learn more about the Greek mythological creatures. You will be amazed at the results! Here are a few facts about these creatures.
Minotaur
Several mythological creatures have appeared in Greek history, and the Minotaur is among them. The name Minotaur derives from the Greek words Minos and 'taur,' meaning 'bull.' Minotaur's birth name was Asterion. This refers to the Taurus bull constellation. The Minotaur's terrifying appearance is a mythical creature that is one of the most fearsome in Greek mythology.
Colchian dragon
The mythological Colchian Dragon was a creature from mythology that was first mentioned in ancient Greek mythology. It guarded Golden Fleece and was a large serpent. The myth says it had poisoned fangs, and was enormous. However, the legend does not explain how it kills its prey. However, the story states that the dragon died after being killed by Medea.
Three-headed dog
Cerberus, the three-headed dog in Greek mythology, guarded the Underworld gates and was a terrifying beast. It was believed to have had a snake tail and snake mane as well as lion claws. Euripides tells us that Heracles was sent out to capture Cerberus, the god Hades. Hades requested Heracles to only use his weapons against Cerberus, which Heracles obliged.
Merpeople
According to mythology from ancient Greece, merpeople were beautiful female characters that would lure men into the waters and lead them to their demise. They were also known to be sirens. These creatures sang seductive songs to lure men into their graves and swam across the ocean. Although the Christian church disapproves of this practice, ancient Greek authors attribute merpeople to Aphrodite the Greek goddess love and pleasure.
Erymanthian boar
The mythological Erymanthian bear was a huge boar with wild and untamed nature. This boar was seen living in the glens of Erymanthus, Lampeia, and Erymanthus.
Colchian lion
The Colchian Dragon was an enormous fire-breathing dragon that protected the Golden Fleece of Greek mythology. Jason, the Greek hero from Greece, was looking for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts later took it. Jason and his Argonauts stumbled upon the dragon. Jason was helped to defeat the dragon by Medea a witch.
Amazonian warriors
Amazonian warriors were mythological creatures who lived in the ancient world. They were virtually unknown during Greek mythology but their legend has survived. They were revered, feared and avoided.