Hydra – Mythopedia The Hydra, a child of the Greek monsters Typhoeus and Echidna, was a creature with multiple serpent heads It lived in the swamps of Lerna in Greece, where it terrorized the region’s inhabitants until it was slain by the mighty Heracles
Orthus – Mythopedia Orthus, child of Echidna and Typhoeus, was a fierce two-headed dog He guarded the cattle of Geryon, which Heracles was sent to steal as one of his Twelve Labors Both Orthus and his master were slain while defending the cattle
Heracles – Mythopedia Heracles, son of Zeus, was a hero famous for his physical strength and for performing the Twelve Labors He was easily recognized by his lion skin, club, and bow
Scylla – Mythopedia Scylla was a multi-headed, hybrid monster who haunted a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool Charybdis With her darting heads and sharp teeth, Scylla would pick off unwary sea creatures or sailors who passed too close
Ladon – Mythopedia Ladon was a formidable serpent or dragon, tasked with guarding the golden apples hidden in the Garden of the Hesperides When Heracles came to steal the apples for his eleventh labor, he first had to find a way around the imposing Ladon
Theseus – Mythopedia Theseus was a hero and king of Athens His most notable accomplishments included killing the Minotaur and transforming his city into a major regional power
Greek Mythology – Mythopedia Greek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, as well as explanations for many important religious rituals
Greek Creatures – Mythopedia Greek mythology is full of strange and often terrifying creatures, some born at the very beginning of the cosmos Many of these creatures terrorized mortals until they were slain by brave gods or heroes
Creature Names - Mythopedia Creature names: Origin, structure, and meaning From the three-headed dragons of Greek myth to creepy crawlies, the world of fantasy creatures is an endless abundance of mystery Let’s explore the fantasy creatures that give your stories and games their flavor—not to mention their unique names Fantasy creatures can be anything from dragons to hippogriffs, populating the worlds of
Echidna – Mythopedia Echidna was a primeval female monster, usually represented as a woman from the waist up and a snake from the waist down She was said to have been the mother of some of the most fearsome monsters of Greek myth, including Cerberus, the Chimera, and the Hydra