Monsters of Greek Myths

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A three-headed dog that guarded the underworld.

Cerberus

Lion-like, fire-breathing monster with a serpent tail.

Chimaera

One-eyed giants who lived mostly in caves and in the underworld.

Cyclopses

Man-eating creature, half-man/half-bull

Minotaur

The center head of this nine-headed monster was human. The remaining heads were serpents.

Scylla

This monster has the head and torso of a woman, the body of a lion, and wings.

Sphinx

A hideous monster that had serpents for hair, bulging green eyes, and teeth like a boar.

the Gorgon, Medusa

Monsters with the heads, wings, and brass claws of eagles, and the bodies of lions.

Griffins

Terrible birds with heads of old women, long brass claws, and faces that showed their never-ending hunger.

Harpies

Terrible, six-headed moster that struck at any ship that came near her.

Hydra


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