Though myths of the werewolf, or lycanthropy, have been widespread for thousands of years, it is thought to originate from what ancient European country
Ancient Greece
With the head of a human and body of a lion, this creature is considered a guardian, and there's a rather famous statue of one
Sphinx
This goddess is the personification of the earth itself, said to be one of the earliest beings in existence
Gaia
This creature has three heads, one of a lion, one of a snake, and one of a goat
Chimera
This purple dragon loves collecting treasure and headbutting greedy bears
Spyro (Spyro)
Bigfoot is said to be found in several places nowadays, but one US state holds the claim for the first sign of it
California
This god is the guide to the underworld, and is often depicted with the head of a canine
Anubis
A well-known son of Zeus, this god is widely considered a hero
Heracles (Hercules)
Usually depicted as beautiful women, these creatures often have snake features- namely a snake tail instead of legs
Lamia
This five-headed dragon is considered a goddess, but a truly evil one, causing chaos and death wherever she goes
Tiamat (D&D - but also Mesopotamian mythos!)
Elves can take on many similar but distinct appearances, though they all tend to share the trend of long, pointed ears, and tales of them seem to come from what Germanic country
Iceland
Usually represented by a cat or a lioness, this goddess is seen as a fierce protector, as well as residing over pregnancy and childbirth
Bastet
The god of shepherd and goatherds, this god was said to be part goat himself, and caused the naming of a particular musical instrument
Pan
These creatures usually live in the ocean, but they can shed their pelts and take on human form to walk on land
Selkie
This dragon is summoned to grant a wish via seven magical artifacts
Shenron (Dragon Ball)
With the front half of an eagle and the back half of a horse, the myth of the Hippogriff was created in what Europeon country
Italy
This goddess is a type of chimera, with the head of a crocodile, and legs from both a lion and a hippo, and is known for devouring wicked souls after death
Ammit
This goddess is associated with ghosts and magic, and in later depictions, is shown to be triple-bodied
Hectate
This creature has the head and paws of a giant cat, but is also covered in fish-like scales, and is said to live in one of the Great Lakes
Mishipeshu (Underwater Panther)
This dragon befriends a runaway orphan, but nobody believes the boy, as the dragon is quite skittish and can turn invisible at will
Elliot (Pete's Dragon)
Japan
Aphoph/Apep
Though not from their pantheon, this Egyptian god was occasionally worshiped by the Greeks, and was seen as the equivalent to Zeus
Amun
Hailing from Irish myth, this creature is said to be invincible, with a radiant coat and the power to turn water into wine
Failinis
Known as the Black Dragon of the Apocalypse, this dragon has single-handedly driven the species to near extinction
Acnologia (Fairy Tail)