The Crommyonian Sow – Plague of the Isthmus of Corinth
The Crommyonian Sow was a pestering wild pig, ruining the areas of the Isthmus of Corinth. It took its name … Read more
Beasts & Creatures
The Colchian Dragon – Guardian of the Golden Fleece
The Colchian Dragon was a massive serpent, immortal and sleepless, that guarded the fabled Golden Fleece in Ares’ sacred grove, … Read more
Orthrus – Tenth Labor of Heracles
Orthrus was a dog with two heads that guarded the precious cattle of the giant Geryon withthree bodies. The beast … Read more
Ladon – Eleventh Labor of Heracles (Hercules)
Ladon was a big, serpent-like dragon, coiled around the trees bearing the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides, … Read more
The Empusa – Hecate’s One-legged monster
The Empusa was one of the more blood thirsty of the ancient Greek monsters. She was a one-legged phantom monster … Read more
Cerberus – Twelfth Labor of Heracles
Cerberus was a large hound with three heads, live snakes coming out of his body, and a serpent tail. His … Read more
The Caucasian Eagle – Punishment of Prometheus
The Caucasian Eagle was a giant golden eagle, which Zeus sent to punish the Titan Prometheus for eternity. Every day … Read more
The Erymanthian Boar – Fourth Labor of Heracles
The Erymanthian Boar was a big and dangerous creature living on Mount Erymanthos. Because of its untamed nature, this hefty … Read more
The Mares of Diomedes – Eighth Labor of Heracles
The Mares of Diomedes were four horses that used to eat human flesh. They were owned by king Diomedes of … Read more
The Fantastic Monsters, And Mythical Creatures of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is full of fantastic creatures and monsters. From Dragons to Giants to Demons and Ghosts! Greek mythology is … Read more