The griffin, also spelled griffon or gryphon, is a mythological creature with roots in the ancient Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It has the body of a lion and the wings and head of a bird, usually an eagle. Some also bore ears like those of horses. Such creatures have also been called alke, keythong, or Opinicus. The griffin was often paired with the sphinx, a creature with a human head and a lion's body... Read more
Zeus was the chief god or deity of the ancient Greek mythological pantheon. He was considered the lord of the sky and weather, the sender of thunder, lightning, rain, and winds. He was considered the father of men and other gods. His weapon of choice was a thunderbolt, which he would throw from his hand... Read more
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was best known as the god of the sea and water. He was also the deity of earthquakes, storms, and horses. His name means "lord or husband of the earth."... Read more
The centaur is a legendary creature of Greek mythology. The centaur was purportedly part horse and part man. Many were said to dwell in the mountains of Arcadia and Thessaly. Centaurs were depicted as drawing the chariot of Dionysus, the god of wine, or being ridden by Eros, the god of love... Read more
The Kraken is a sea monster of ancient legend, part of the mythology of Europe's Scandinavian region. The Kraken was purported to be large enough to sink a ship at sea... Read more
A wizard is a fictional magician or practitioner of magic. Wizards are typically depicted as male, and may also be known as magi, mages, witches, enchanters, sorcerers, or spell casters. Female wizards can be called wizardesses, witches, enchantresses, or sorceresses... Read more
The term demon, also spelled daemon or daimon, can be traced to ancient Greek religion. It described a supernatural power or god. In some myths, they were considered lower gods that were still superior to humans... Read more
The unicorn is a mythical creature, usually depicted as a horse (or sometimes a goat) with a spiral horn on its forehead... Read more
The dragon is a mythical and often mystical creature. Dragons are typically serpent-like and scaly with batlike wings. Some breath fire, ice, or water... Read more
Anubis is the name of an ancient Egyptian god. He is also called Anpu or Inpu. Anubis resembled a man with the head of a dog or jackal. He was the god of the... Read more
Thanos was a mad Titan intent on destroying half the population of the universe. To do so, he tracked down the Infinity Stones, also called Soul Gems. The six gems are extremely powerful, "the remnants of six singularities that existed before the Big Bang. They represent Mind, Power, Reality, Soul, Space, and Time... Read more
Oogie Boogie is a boogeyman, a "mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behavior." He resembles a large burlap potato sack; on the inside, he is a colony of bugs. He lives in an underground lair full of torture devices. Unlike the other inhabitants of Halloween Town, Oogie Boogie is truly evil... Read more
The Corpse Bride is a stop-motion animated film released in 2005. It was directed by Tim Burton, famous for using a similar aesthetic in films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach... Read more
Emojis are small drawings that can be added to text messages or emails to convey emotion. The unicorn emoji was released in 2015. It is used to represent the mythical beast, whimsy, fantasy, uniqueness, and the LGBTQ community... Read more
Who or what are the Trolls? Unlike the original fairytale creatures, these Trolls are not ugly, slow-witted, or dangerous. The Trolls are exuberantly happy creatures. They love to spend all day singing, dancing, and hugging one another. Poppy is the happiest of all... Read more
In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse. It is said that he "sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus." Another hero named Bellerophon captured Pegasus and rode him in battle but fell from his back trying to reach the heavens. Later, Pegasus became a servant of Zeus and was transformed into a starry constellation... Read more
Angels are defined as "any benevolent...spiritual being that mediates between the transcendent and temporal realms." Throughout history, various cultures have recorded such beings in their art, often endowing them with wings. Ancient examples can be seen in the Assyrian relief panel and other works displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art... Read more
A sled or sleigh is one of the oldest vehicles known to man. Traditionally used in snowy conditions, sleighs were often pulled by dogs or horses... Read more
Thor is a "deity common to all the early Germanic peoples, a great warrior represented as a red-bearded, middle-aged man of enormous... Read more
Harry Potter is a fictional character created by British author J. K. Rowling. The character debuted in a 1997 novel, to be followed by a number of sequels and... Read more