Almops, a giant son of the god Poseidon and the half-nymph Helle. [22], It is somewhat uncertain if this refers to the one Lamia[23] or to "a Lamia" among many, as given in some translations of the two plays;[24] a generic lamia is also supported by the definition as some sort of a "wild beast" in the Suda. For example, the Greek epic The Odyssey by Homer mentions fierce and monstrous creatures such as Scylla, Charybdis and Cyclops. Medusa has a reputation for striking fear into her enemy's hearts. Hamilton, H.C.; Falconer, W. The mouth is usually in a hideous grin that touches both sides of the head. Jorgumo from the Gazu Hyakki Yagy by Toriyama Sekien. A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Graeae were three sisters of fate who shared one eye and one tooth in Greek mythology. Sometimes they live separated from society, live in alternative realities, or appear at night or under specific circumstances. Perseus went to the three Graeae, that shared one eye between them, and through stealing it he made them tell him where the nymphs of the north lived. [1], Memories of cryptozoologist, from the Cape Codder:[citation needed]. Redcap: Murderous goblin (Border Folklore), 20. Argus Panoptes: Multi-eyed monster (Greek Mythology), 73. 41. The Independent. It has the torso, head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and the lower abdomen, hind legs and feet, and tail of a lion. 12. Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, "Pukwudgies, little people of the Algonquian tribes (Pukwudgie, Puckwudgie, Bagwajinini)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pukwudgie&oldid=1118663842, Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 06:06. The Dullahan calls out the persons name, at which point the person immediately perishes. [19], Other bogeys have been listed in conjunction with "Lamia", for instance, the Gorgo, the eyeless giant Ephialtes, a Mormolyce named by Strabo. The mandrake is the root of a plant from genus Mandragora, which is part of the nightshade family. [35], In later classical periods, around the 1st century A. D.,[36] the conception of this Lamia shifted to that of a sultry seductress who enticed young men and devoured them. In previous centuries, Lamia was used in Greece as a bogeyman to frighten children into obedience, similar to the way parents in Spain, Portugal and Latin America used the Coco. You'll learn about the potential origins and debated existence of mythical creatures. [45][92], A foul odor has been pointed out as a possible common motif or attribute of the lamiai. They are depicted as female creatures with 'snake-like' bodies and seduce the protagonist Rael in an attempt to devour him, but as soon as they 'taste' Rael's body, the blood that enters the lamias' body causes their death. An account of Apollonius of Tyana's defeat of a lamia-seductress inspired the poem Lamia by John Keats. (1999). [54][55][m][n], Meroe has seduced a man named Socrates, but when he plots to escape, the two witches raid his bed, thrust a knife in the neck to tap the blood into a skin bag, eviscerate his heart, and stuff the hole back with sponge. Serpopard: Mythical animal with body of a leopard and neck of a snake (Egyptian Mythology), 64. Ellis, Richard. [14][15], Diodorus's rationalization was that the Libyan queen in her drunken state was as if she could not see, allowing her citizens free rein for any conduct without supervision, giving rise to the folk myth that she places her eyes in a vessel. The loss of her children drove Lamia insane, and in vengeance and despair, Lamia snatched up any children she could find and devoured them. Second is a northern ghoul variant a person who eats human flesh becomes a wendigo, rather than eating flesh because they were possessed by a wendigo. In their original conception, they were merely personifications of kindly and venerable old age, possessing all its benevolent attributes without its natural infirmities. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. You can kill or evade one, maybe even a few, but they just relentlessly keep coming in ever greater numbers. It can assume the guise of an animal, and lures you into abandoned places to slay and eat you. Pugwudgies are mentioned and shown in season 4 of the show in episode 6. [16], Lamia was the daughter born between King Belus of Egypt and Lybie, according to one source. Plotted and conspired against him. Oozlum Bird: Mythical bird known to fly backward (Australian Folklore), 75. [58], Some commentators, despite the absence of actual blood-sucking, find these witches to share "vampiric" qualities of the lamiae (lamiai) in Philostratus's narrative, thus offering it up for comparison.[59]. There is no way to bar the road against a Dullahanall locks and gates open to them when they approach. Sleipnir: Eight-legged Horse believed to be ridden by Odin (Norse Mythology), 86. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. These humanoids are likely to instill fear and revulsion. ). An example is the Kyubi no kitsune, found in Japanese folklore. Also somehow this thing has descendants, one of which is the big C himself. Though there are instances that wraiths can be considered 'good' (a specific kind . Conway are of a different mindset and have written manuals and books to help people from every walk of life harness the energies and abilities of mythical and magical creatures. (indigenous Amazonian Mythology), 92. Unktehila: Reptilian monster or Serpentoid creature (Lakota Mythology), 80. [21][d] This was later incorporated into Edward Topsell's 17th-century envisioning of the lamia. The examples are Aristophanes's reference to the "lamia's testicles", the scent of the monsters in the Libyan myth which allowed the humans to track down their lair, and the terrible stench of their urine that lingered in the clothing of Aristomenes, which they showered upon him after carving out his friend Sophocles's heart. Hadhayosh: Gigantic land Creature (Persian Mythology), 45. This hybrid being has appeared in folklore accounts of many cultures across the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mythic_humanoids&oldid=1134393378. Im gonna have to go with Pesta, an anthropomorphic personification of the Black Death from Norwegian folklore. It was seen in 1939 in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Mapinguari: Ape-like giant sloth (Brazilian Mythology/South American Folklore), 82. They the fairies and the pygmies, They may have drastic differences in skin color and eye type and may have scales, fur, claws, and tails. It alludes to Plutarch's use of the term in De curiositate, where the Greek writer suggests that the term Lamia is emblematic of meddlesome busybodies in society. 5. Diodorus Siculus ( fl. [9] Heraclitus's euhemerized account explains that Hera, consort of Zeus, gouged the eyes out of the beautiful Lamia. Zeus, in thanks for his support, gave him the gifts of prophecy and longevity. They are perhaps best known in the western world as the enemies of medieval knights. [8], Diodorus Siculus (fl. In Greek: " , ", Cupid refers to Psyche's sisters as Lamiae, Apul. She lived on Craig Liath and played a magic harp. Onocentaur: Human-Donkey Hybrid (Medieval Bestiaries), 96. Tiresias, in Greek mythology, a blind Theban seer, the son of one of Athenas favourites, the nymph Chariclo. Its eyes are constantly moving about and can see across the countryside even during the darkest nights. Rama, CC BY-SA 3.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons. Fiercely independent, tricky and not over-fond of humankind (whether magical or mundane), it possesses its own powerful magic. While they have never been seen in modern times, their story is buried in the dark past of early recorded human history. [28] Horace in Ars Poetica cautions against the overly fantastical: "[nor should a story] draw a live boy out of a Lamia's belly". [18][26] Such practices are recorded by the 1st century Diodorus,[9] and other sources in antiquity. [3], Pukwudgies are said to be the enemies of culture heroes Maushop and Granny Squannit. They are serpents that can breathe fire and fly and they appear in the folklore of many cultures around the world. The existence of legendary creatures or mythological creatures referred to in ancient traditional circles has not been proven. Geryon: Monster with three human-like heads (Greek Mythology), 39. [87][88] It is noted that this character terrorized Delphi, just as the dragon Python had. The story goes that as Oedipus was traveling down the road to Thebes, he is confronted by the mysterious creature. A safari was organized with two Ozark-trained hounds. Imp: Similar to goblin or fairy (European Folklore), 28. They gave him winged sandals, a magic bag that fit anything put in it, and Hades' cap which made him invisible whenever he wore it. Republican Newsroom, et al. Questing Beast: Serpent-leopard-lion-hart hybrid (Arthurian legend). In other legends they are described as being half-swan or old, ugly hags. Behemoth: Massive beast, believed to be like a hybrid of dinosaur or crocodile (Ancient Jewish), 33. It can shapeshift into other things, but the Scottish Murderhorse aspect is easily the most metal. Otopython. "a Lamia's groin" (Benjamin Bickley Rogers, 1874), "a foul Lamia's testicles" (Athenian Society, 1912), "sweaty Crotch of a Lamia" (Paul Roche, 2005). [67], A second example is a colony of man-eating monsters in Libya, described by Dio Chrysostom. In Renaissance emblems, Lamia has the body of a serpent and the breasts and head of a woman, like the image of hypocrisy. Note the snakeskin wrapped around her arm and waist. [44][40] It has been suggested from this discourse that the creature was therefore "literally a snake". [64], In Pausanias's version, the monster is called Poin (), meaning "punishment" or "vengeance", but there is nothing about a snake on her forehead. Nigg, Joe. Argus or Argus Panoptes, a hundred-eyed giant. It was said that the doppelgnger consumed the original person once the transformation was complete. Al-mi'raj is a mythical creature in Islamic mythology which is basically a hare (rabbit) with a single horn on its forehead much like a unicorn. A scholiast to Aristophanes claimed that Lamia's name derived from her having a large throat or gullet (; laims). The plant was also used in the Middle Ages for magical potions. Ancient Desert Mystery Did Thousands Vanish Without A Trace Because Of An Ominous Prophecy And Revenge? Conway, D.J. Lovatar gave birth to nine deadly diseases including plague, sterility, and cancer. Only two lochs in Scotland are reported to have monsters: Loch Ness and Loch Morar, but the Kelpies are a whole other thing.