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List of Monsters From Greek Mythology

Rachel Howarth

September 17, 2024

Explore the story of the Hesperides, the guardians of the golden apples in Greek mythology. Delve into their origins, roles, and the myths.

Hesperides: The Guardians of the Golden Apples

Evangelia

September 26, 2023

The Gigantes of Greek myths were born when the blood of Uranus fell on Earth, they later rebelled against the Olympians in the Gigantomachy.

Gigantes Unearthed: The Colossal Figures of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 24, 2023

Briareus (Aigaion): The Stormy Hecatoncheire and Guardian of the Gods

Evangelia

September 10, 2023

Ophiotaurus: The Serpent-Tailed Bull

Evangelia

September 10, 2023

"How long would you wait for your loved one to come back from their travels? A year? Two years? What about twenty years? Well, Penelope waited for Odysseus for two decades, refusing numerous marriage proposals, without even being sure if he was dead or alive. During that time, Odysseus traveled the known world, almost got killed too many times, but he also found lovers and even fathered children with some..."

Laestrygonians: The Man-Eating Giants of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 10, 2023

Hippalectryon: The Rooster-Horse of Ancient Greeke Myths

Evangelia

September 10, 2023

Explore the Hecatonchires, the hundred-handed giants of Greek mythology. Discover their origins, role in the Titanomachy, and much more.

The Hecatoncheires: The Hundred-Handed Giants of Ancient Mythology

Evangelia

September 9, 2023

Talos: The Bronze Guardian of Crete

Evangelia

September 8, 2023

Campe: The Dreaded Guardian of Tartarus

Evangelia

September 8, 2023

Cetus: The Whale-like Sea Monster of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

September 7, 2023

Griffins in Greek Mythology: Guardians of Sky and Earth’s Treasures

Evangelia

September 7, 2023

The Telchines were a group of monsters in Greek mythology with mysterious origins.

Telchines: The Artisans of Greek Myths

Evangelia

September 5, 2023

Charon: The Solemn Ferryman of the Underworld

Evangelia

September 2, 2023

Explore the mysteries of the Gorgons - Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale. The three sisters that could petrify just with their stare in Greek mythology.

Unveiling the Gorgons: The Enigmatic Sisters of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 31, 2023

Centaurs are the fascinating half-human half-horse creatures in Greek myths. They were often seen as aggressive brutes, but there were exceptions.

The Centaurs: The Half-Human, Half-Horse Beings of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 30, 2023

Argus Panoptes was an all-seeing giant with a hundred eyes. Explore his origins, abilities and role in some interesting Greek myths.

The All-Seeing Argus Panoptes: Guardian, Watcher, and Enigma

Evangelia

August 30, 2023

Argus Panoptes was an all-seeing giant with a hundred eyes. Explore his origins, abilities and role in some interesting Greek myths.

Polyphemus: The One-Eyed Giant of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 27, 2023

Lamia: Libyan Queen who Turned to Child-Devouring Daemon

Evangelia

August 27, 2023

Typhon was the most formidable monster in Greek mythology, and father to many other monsters. Learn about his origins,myths and eventual capture.

Typhon: The Cataclysmic Force of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

The Sirens, the captivating creatures of Greek mythology, known for their mesmerizing songs that lured sailors to their doom.

Sirens: The Enchanting Voices of the Deep

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Scylla was a formidable sea monster in Greek mythology. Learn about her origins and what happened to Odysseus and other sailors who crossed her path.

Scylla: The Sea Monster of Ancient Lore

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Harpies – The Winged Spirits of Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Echidna: The Mother of Monstrous Offspring in Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Python: The Ancient Serpent of Delphi’s Mysteries

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

The Minotaur was a half-man, half-bull creature living in the Labyrinth on Crete. Learn about its origins and the hero who put it down in Greek myth.

The Minotaur: Labyrinth’s Fearsome Inhabitant

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

The Cretan Bull was the formidable creature from Greek mythology. Discover its origins, encounters, and significance in the Labors of Heracles.

The Cretan Bull: The Mighty Beast of Heracles’ Seventh Labor

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Dive into the myths surrounding Charybdis, the whirlpool monster of Greek legend. Discover her origins, and the heroes who dared to confront her.

Charybdis: The Whirlpool Monster of Ancient Myth

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

The Teumessian Fox could evade any predator because of his unmatched speed.

The Teumessian Fox: The Beast Destined Never to Be Caught

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Pegasus: Soaring Through Greek Myths

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Laelaps: The Hound Destined to Catch Every Prey

Evangelia

August 26, 2023

Geryon’s Cattle: The Herd Beyond the Sunset

Evangelia

August 25, 2023

Stymphalian Birds: The Winged Menace of Heracles’ Sixth Labor

Evangelia

August 25, 2023

The Nemean Lion: The Indomitable Beast of Ancient Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 25, 2023

The Ceryneian Hind

Evangelia

August 25, 2023

The Augean Stables

Evangelia

August 25, 2023

The Cyclopes were a neutral group of strong, divine giants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead.

Cyclopes – One-Eyed Giant Monsters That Assisted The Gods of Olympus

Vasilis Megas

August 21, 2023

The Graeae were creatures born with grey hair that used in turns one single eye and one single tooth.

Graeae – One-eyed Guards of the Gorgons

Vasilis Megas

August 21, 2023

Otus and Ephialtes – The Aloadae

Evangelia

August 19, 2023

The Sphinx was a ruthless, part human part lion, creature with large wings that ate those who failed to answer her riddle.

Sphinx – Monster That Plagued The Road to the City of Thebes

Vasilis Megas

August 17, 2023

Erymanthian Boar

The Erymanthian Boar – Fourth Labor of Heracles

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Caucasian eagle by Francesco & Michelangelo

The Caucasian Eagle – Punishment of Prometheus

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

cerberus

Cerberus – Twelfth Labor of Heracles

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Orthrus

Orthrus – Tenth Labor of Heracles

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Colchian dragon by Charles

The Colchian Dragon – Guardian of the Golden Fleece

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Medusa by Caravaggio

Medusa – Snake-Haired Monster That Could Petrify with Her Eyes

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Crommyonian Sow by Louvre Museum

The Crommyonian Sow – Plague of the Isthmus of Corinth

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Chimera

Chimera – Terror of Lycia

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Lernaean Hydra by Gustave Moreau

The Lernaean Hydra – Second Labor of Heracles

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Ladon by Antonio Tempesta

Ladon – Eleventh Labor of Heracles (Hercules)

Vasilis Megas

February 27, 2023

Empusa by greek_br0s

The Empusa – Hecate’s One-legged monster

Vasilis Megas

February 26, 2023

Mares of Diomedes by Antonio Tempesta

The Mares of Diomedes – Eighth Labor of Heracles

Vasilis Megas

February 26, 2023

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