#30creatures

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ cerberus

The monstrous three-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ harpy

Creature with half-human and half-bird body.

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ minotaur

The Minotaur was a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. It dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ automaton

The automatones were animate, metal statues of animal, men and monsters crafted by Hephaestus or Daedalus.

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ lamiai

The lamiai were named after Lamia, a queen of Libya. They were known as primarily demonic beings who sucked blood from young children. According to legend, they had the power to transform into the shape of beautiful young women, making it easy for them to seduce men.

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ werewolf

A werewolf or lycanthrope is a mythological creature with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction.

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30 creatures of greek mythology ↳ shade

A shade is the spirit or ghost of a dead person, residing in the underworld.

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          Here you can find links to all of ‘30 creatures’ edits: •  arachne • arae • automaton • catoblepas • centaur • cerberus • cetus • chimera • dracanae • dryad • eidolon • erinyes • gorgon • griffin • harpy • hydra • lamiai • manticore • minotaur • nereid • pegasus • phoenix • satyr • scylla & charybdis • shade • siren • sphinx • unicorn • werewolf