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Mythical creatures are supernatural animals and creatures that don't existin real life (at least no one's found a unicorn yet). These mythical creatures often originate from ancient mythologies, stories, and folklore, from different cultures.
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Meet the monsters of Ancient Greek mythology here at Nat Geo Kids. We explore the tales of Medusa, the Minotaur, the Chimera and other Greek myths...
- Centaur. A Greek mythological creature, a centaur, has the lower body of a horse (including four legs and hooves) and the upper body of a human. Over in the Woodland by Nicole Abreu and Shar Abreu, illustrated by Susanna Covelli (ages 4 – 8)
- Chupacabra. Chupacabra is a legendary mythical creature from Mexico. When I went to university in Mexico, my friends were terrified of the chupacabra news stories about mysterious incidents of exsanguinated cattle.
- Dragon. Dragons are mythical beasts from many cultures’ pantheons, including Greek mythology, Chinese mythology, and Celtic mythology. Sometimes dragons are fire breathing but not water dragons because the lore of the dragon is as varied as the cultures they represent.
- Elf. The elvish race is associated with Britanic, Gremanic, and Celtic mythologies and folklore. Elves are known for their beauty and pointed ears and are often portrayed as very tall.
Join us in exploring some of the most famous creatures and notorious beasts in Greek Mythology. Learn about the Minotaur (half man and half bull), centaurs ...
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- Greek Peek: Greek Mythology for Kids
Mythical creatures have captured human imagination for centuries. They range from fearsome beasts to enchanting beings, each with its own lore and significance. These entities span various cultures and geographies, reflecting the values, fears, and dreams of societies across the world.
Oct 18, 2019 · Mythical creatures possess supernatural abilities that are beyond normal reality. From clumsy giants and mischievous gremlins to fearsome chimeras and enchanted fairies, mythical creatures have stimulated humans’ imaginations throughout the world and through history.
Mythical creatures are supernatural animals and creatures that don't existin real life (at least no one's found a unicorn yet). These mythical creatures often originate from ancient mythologies, stories, and folklore, from different cultures.
