Legendary Monsters of Greek Mythology | mythoi.mythoi.org
The most famous monsters of Greek mythology with analysis, powers, myths and symbols. Cultural and educational content.
Phoenix in Phoenix Mythology – The Immortal Bird of Renaissance and Fire Phoenix is one of the most iconic mythical creatures of antiquity, symbol of regeneration, immortality and eternal life and death cycle. In Greek mythology, but also in later traditions of the East and the Mediterranean, Phoenix is depicted as a ...More
Erinyes are one of the darkest and primitive deities of ancient Greek mythology. They are associated with the concept of divine justice, vengeance, and moral order of the world. Introduction The Furies (also known as Eumenides) were chthonic deities that embodied punishment for serious moral crimes, such as manslaughter, disrespect for ...More
The Cheres are chthonic creations of Greek mythology, known for their role as death spirits that hunt the dead or cause destruction to the living. The Cheries appear mainly in mythological texts, epic poems and folklore sources, and join the group of demonic feminine beings associated with the death and norms of human ...More
Mormo (or Mormoliki, Mormoliki) is one of the most dark and enigmatic forms of Greek mythology, joining the whole of the chthonic demonic beings. Her presence responds mainly to popular religion, demonology, and mythological tradition related to fear, childhood education, nightmare and punishment. Mormon was not worshiped...More
The Embuses belong to the dark world of the chthonic demonic forms of Greek mythology. These are creatures transformative, deceptive and terrifying, associated with night, streets, deception and terror. Their form reflects the fear of the unknown and the threat that lies within the limits of the civilized world. Etymology and Name The word ...More
The harpies are one of the darkest and scariest creatures in Greek mythology. They are portrayed as beings with the body of a woman and wings of a predatory bird, often with fucked claws and wild faces. Their name is derived from the verb I take, stating their violent and sudden nature. According to the ancient secretariat, harpies were considered demons of...More
Hippocampi are among the most characteristic marine hybrid creatures of Greek mythology. With a horse body on the front and a fish or dolphin tail on the rear, they embodie the close relationship of the ancient Greeks with the sea and its mythological personification. Their presence is mainly pictorial, but deeply symbolic, connected with strength and ...More
Grupa (or Griffon, Latin. Gryphon / Griffin) is one of the most iconic complex creatures of ancient mythological tradition. It is depicted with body and posterior limbs of a lion and head, beak and eagle wings, combining the two most powerful animals of land and sky. His form symbolizes supreme power, alertness and basilica...More
Pegasus is one of the most iconic mythical creatures of ancient Greek mythology. As a winged horse of divine descent, it is inextricably associated with the birth of inspiration, poetry and transcending human boundaries. The form of Pegasus holds a central position in both mythological narrative and ancient art, operating as a symbol of creative ...More
Tritons are marine mythological entities of the ancient Greek tradition, with a semi-divine nature and an intense presence in mythological, pictorial and worshipful thought. They belong to the wider category of sea demons and are considered as the attendants and servants of Poseidon, expressing the dynamic, ambivalent and changing nature of the sea. Etymology and Name The name Tritones comes from God ...More