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Medusa - Pictures of Medusa
Medusa - Pictures of Medusa
Argus
The giant Argus had 100 eyes.
Cannibals in Greek Mythology
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.
Echidna
Echidna is described by Hesiod as a part-snake monster who gave birth to most of the monsters of Greek mythology.
Medusa - The Gorgon Medusa
Medusa is known for her snaky-hair and her ability to turn men into stone. Medusa is one of three sisters, the Gorgons, daughters of Phorcys and Keto.
Cerberus - 3-Headed Hound of Hades
Cerberus was the 3-headed hound of Hades.
Monsters From Greek Mythology
Monsters in Greek mythology usually destroy people or ravage the countryside, although at least the Harpies simply wreck people's lives. Here is a collection of graphics showing some of the major monsters of Greek mythology as they have been portrayed in art or illustrations.
Monsters Defeated by Hercules
Hercules was renowned for defeating monsters who plagued the countryside. His conquests included the Nemean Lion, the Lernean Hydra, the Erymanthian Boar, the Stymphalian Birds, the Cretan Bulls, and the man-eating Mares of Diomedes.
Sphinx
The sphinx is known more from ancient Egypt, but has a prominent place in the story of Oedipus as the riddler.
Sirens
Whatever makes a monster in mythology includes luring innocent men to their death, which is what the Sirens did in The Odyssey. The Sirens also count as monsters beause they may have been half bird and half human.
Cerberus
Cerberus is the 3-headed hound of Hades. It seems likely that the 3-headed watchdog of Harry Potter is based on Cerberus.
Minotaur
Theseus went into the labyrinth built by Daedalus to face the bull-headed man beast known as the minotaur. With the help of the minotaur's half-sister Ariadne, Theseus was able to find his way out again after slaying the beast.
Harpies & The Golden Fleece
In the story of the Argonauts, the blind king Phinease laments his fate: "Never do I strive to put food to my lips but these foul things, the Harpies, the Snatchers, swoop down and scatter or devour what I would eat. Crumbs they leave me that my life may not altogether go from me, but these crumbs they make foul to my taste and my smell."
Scylla
Scylla was originally a woman who was turned by Circe into a monster who destroyed all who passed through the strait of Messina, between Italy and Sicily.
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Some of the creatures in Greek mythology are:
The Minotaur (half bull, half man)
Centaurs (part horse, part man)
Satyrs (half goat, half man)
Pegasus (the winged horse)
Nymphs (Naiads, Dryads)
The Cyclopes (One-eyed monsters)
Hundred-handed monsters
Giants
The Titans
The gods, demigods, and heroes
There are far too many to name here. Pick up a good book on Greek mythology. Authors, such as Edith Hamilton, are a good place to start.
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In Greek mythology who is the king of all monsters?
The king of all monsters was Typhon. His wife Echidna was likewise the mother of all monsters.
What is the meaning in greek mythology monsters?
it is mythology but it just comes from a Greek word
What are the monsters of Greek mythology?
go on poptropica mythology island
What are the conventions of greek mythology?
The conventions of Greek Mythology are: Gods/Goddesses, Mortals Men/Women Beasts/Monsters War And thats all i can think of right now...
Do monsters in Greek Mythology have their own language?
There does not appear to be any evidence that the monsters in Greek Mythology have their own language. The myths were written in Greek, so their words would have been presented as being in Greek.
What is the mythology behinde the giants in greek and roman mythology?
most giant and monsters in Greek and roman mythology are just things the gods created and then discarded.
How many monsters are there in Greek mythology?
about like 30 or 50
What Greek mythology monsters are on Mythology Island?
Creatures from Greek Mythology include the Sphinx, the Minotaur, satyrs (usually guards), the Hydra, Cerberus, and Medusa. Non-mythological creatures are the flaming skulls and river monsters on the River Styx.
What are some monsters in greek mythology?
The minotaur, manticore, Furies etc.
Is a dragon part of greek mythology?
The dragons of Greek mythology - giant, serpentine monsters with rows of sharp teeth; called Drakones.
How is Ares related to other gods?
Because all Greek gods trace their lineage back to a single point, Ares is related to all of the gods, titans and monsters in Greek mythology.
What do the ancient Greeks believe?
They believed in Greek mythology, more importantly greek Olympians and their stories of heroes and monsters.
