Hybrid Creatures
This creature was half-man, half-horse, known for being outspoken and rude, except for Chiron, who trained heroes.
Who are Centaurs?
This winged horse, offspring of Medusa, aided Bellerophon in slaying the Chimera.
Who is Pegasus?
This three-headed dog guarded the gates of the Underworld, preventing the escape of souls and the entry of the living.
Who is Cerberus?
This hero captured Cerberus as one of his Twelve Labors.
Who is Hercules?
These sea nymphs lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting voices and songs.
Who are the Sirens?
These playful, half-goat, half-man creatures enjoyed music and pranks and were associated with Dionysus.
Who are Satyrs?
With snakes for hair, this Gorgon turned anyone who looked into her eyes into stone.
Who is Medusa?
These winged creatures with sharp fangs and claws hunted down murderers and brought justice.
Who are the Furies?
This hero encountered a Cyclops during his adventures in the Odyssey.
Who is Odysseus?
These bird-like creatures with women's faces were known for stealing food.
Who are the Harpies?
With the head of a bull and the body of a man, this creature resided in a labyrinth on Crete, devouring sacrificial youths.
Who is the Minotaur?
This monstrous snake-like creature had nine heads, and when one was cut off, two more would grow back.
Who is the Hydra?
With one large eye in the center of their foreheads, these giants were skilled craftsmen, known for making powerful weapons for the gods.
Who are the Cyclopes?
This hero, with the help of Pegasus, defeated the Chimera.
Who is Bellerophon?
This hero resisted the Sirens' song by having his men plug their ears with wax and tying himself to the ship's mast.
Who is Odysseus?
Combining a lion's body with an eagle's head, wings, and talons, this creature guarded a vast treasure in northern Greece.
Who is the Griffin?
Considered the "Father of all monsters," this fearsome giant was so powerful that even the gods were afraid of him.
Who is Typhon?
Creating a giant whirlpool with its mouth, this sea monster threatened ships passing through the Strait of Messina.
Who is Charybdis?
These heroes almost killed the Harpies until the goddess Iris intervened.
Who are Jason and the Argonauts?
This saying describes a difficult situation where one must choose between two dangerous options, represented by Scylla and Charybdis.
What is "between a rock and a hard place"?
This monstrous combination had the body of a lion, a goat's head emerging from its back, and a snake for a tail, with the ability to breathe fire.
Who is the Chimera?
This creature with a woman's head, lion's body, and eagle's wings terrorized Thebes with its deadly riddle.
Who is the Sphinx?
With 12 tentacle legs and 6 dog-like heads, this sea monster guarded one side of the Strait of Messina, posing a threat to passing ships.
Who is Scylla?
This hero solved the Sphinx's riddle, saving the city of Thebes.
Who is Oedipus?
This narrow strait was infamous for being guarded by the treacherous duo of Scylla and Charybdis.
What is the Strait of Messina?