More Myths and Creatures

Place of Origin

100

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

200

Bigfoot is said to be found in several places nowadays, but one US state holds the claim for the first sign of it

California

300

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

400

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

500

Usually depicted as a tapir, the Baku is said to devour nightmares from nearby people, and claims its home in what Asian country

Japan

Egyptian Mythology

100

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

200

This god is the guide to the underworld, and is often depicted with the head of a canine

Anubis

300

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

400

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

500

Shown as a large serpent, this deity represents chaos, darkness, and fire, and is often given the titles 'Lord of Chaos' and 'Enemy of Ra'

Aphoph/Apep 

Greek Gods

100

This goddess is the personification of the earth itself, said to be one of the earliest beings in existence

Gaia

200

A well-known son of Zeus, this god is widely considered a hero

Heracles (Hercules)

300

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

400

This goddess is associated with ghosts and magic, and in later depictions, is shown to be triple-bodied

Hectate

500

Though not from their pantheon, this Egyptian god was occasionally worshiped by the Greeks, and was seen as the equivalent to Zeus

Amun

General Mythical Creatures

100

This creature has three heads, one of a lion, one of a snake, and one of a goat

Chimera

200

Usually depicted as beautiful women, these creatures often have snake features- namely a snake tail instead of legs

Lamia

300

These creatures usually live in the ocean, but they can shed their pelts and take on human form to walk on land

Selkie

400

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)

500

Hailing from Irish myth, this creature is said to be invincible, with a radiant coat and the power to turn water into wine

Failinis

Dragons in Media

100

This purple dragon loves collecting treasure and headbutting greedy bears

Spyro (Spyro)

200

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!)

300

This dragon is summoned to grant a wish via seven magical artifacts

Shenron (Dragon Ball)

400

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)

500

Known as the Black Dragon of the Apocalypse, this dragon has single-handedly driven the species to near extinction

Acnologia (Fairy Tail)