Name 37/40 Mythological Creatures and..."You're a Wizard, Harry!"

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Name 37/40 Mythological Creatures and..."You're a Wizard, Harry!"
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About This Quiz

Creatures and monsters and gods, oh my! If those three words get you excited, then this quiz will be right up your alley! The question is... can you ace it? It's time to see just how well you know some of the most famous mythological creatures history has ever known!

From Greek to Roman, and Hindu to Egyptian, many cultures around the world have their own collection of myths and folklore. For centuries, the epic tales of these mythological creatures have been passed down from generation to generation. And while many people know who Medusa and Cyclops are, only the biggest mythology buffs will prove their passion on this quiz. So we want to know... are you buff enough to rock this quiz? Will you tear through it like the almighty Heracles, or will you drown sorrowfully in the River of Hades? The time is drawing near!

So go ahead, transform yourself like a werewolf and get ready for this ultimate quiz! We want to find out if you know your banshees from your centaurs and your cockatrices from your harpies! Are you up for this challenge? Go ahead and give it your best shot, we think you'll come out a winner like the mighty Thor!

Centaur
Wiki Commons by Marie-Lan Nguyen
Who is this mythological creature?
Centaur
Cockatrice
Scylla
Mermaid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A centaur is a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. Centaurs are said to have been born of Ixion and Nephele.

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Basilisk
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Can you name this mythological creature?
Mermaid
Basilisk
Minotaur
Nemean Lion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Basilisk comes from the Greek word meaning 'little king'. It is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king who can cause death with a single glance!

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Chimera
Wiki Commons by Sailko
How about this one?
Nemean Lion
Ophiotaurus
Chimera
Typhon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chimera comes from the Greek word meaning "she-goat". It is usually depicted as a lion with the head of a goat coming out from its back and a tail that ends with a snake's head!

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Medusa
Warner Bros.
Do you recognize this mythological creature?
Erinyes
Graeae
Charybdis
Medusa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, Medusa typically shows as a winged female human with living venomous snakes in place of hair! Did you know that Medusa is Greek for "guardian protectress"?

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Banshee
Shutterstock
Which creature is seen here?
Charybdis
Gorgon
Banshee
Griffin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that banshee comes from Irish mythology? She represents the "fairy woman" who heralds the death of a family member!

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Cyclops
Morningside Production
Surely you know this one... who is it?
Cyclops
Griffin
Thunderbird
Unicorn
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The word "cyclops" literally means "round-eyed" or "circle-eyed". A cyclops usually served as a builder, blacksmith or craftsman.

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Minotaur
Shutterstock
What is the name of this creature?
Unicorn
Minotaur
Mothman
Sea-Goat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is portrayed with its head and tail of a bull and the body of a man. Did you know that the minotaur was killed by the Athenian hero Theseus?

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Kraken
Walt Disney Pictures
And this one?
Sea-Goat
Werewolf
Kraken
Manticore
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The kraken is a giant legendary sea monster that can grow to 50 feet in length. It is said to live off the coasts of Norway and Greenland!

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Cerberus
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Who is this mythological being?
Manticore
Pegasus
Cerberus
Cantoblepas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cerberus is often called the "hound of Hades". It is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.

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phoenix
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Can you name this creature?
Cantoblepas
Harpies
Kraken
Phoenix
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a long-lived bird that is born again, and again, and again! It is said to die in a show of flames and combustion and obtains new life by arising from its ashes!

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Sphinx
Wiki Commons via Usuario:Barcex
Do you recognize this one?
Kraken
Sphinx
Python
Ichthyocentaurs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It is said to be treacherous and merciless, eating any visitors who cannot answer its riddle!

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mermaid
Buena Vista Images/DigitalVision/Getty Images
How about this one?
Mermaid
Ichthyocentaurs
Hydra
Kappa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish! They are often associated with events such as floods, storms, and shipwrecks.

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Hydra
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Which famous mythological creature is this?
Kappa
Orthrus
Hydra
Python
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hydra, the Greek and Roman mythological monster is also known as the Lernaen Hydra and Hydra of Lerna. Did you know that Hydra was killed by Hercules using his sword and fire?

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Kappa
Wiki Commons by MrsTeasdale
Can you name the mythological creature in this photo?
Kappa
Python
Basilisk
Erinyes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Japanese folklore, a kappa is a "river child". It is usually depicted as green, human-like beings with webbed hands and feet, and a turtle shell on its back.

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Lamia
Wiki Commons
What about this one?
Erinyes
Nemean Lion
Graeae
Lamia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lamia is an ancient Greek mythological creature. She was a woman who became a child-eating monster after her children were destroyed by Hera!

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Python
Wiki Commons by digital cat
Who is the mythological creature seen here?
Python
Graeae
Griffin
Gorgon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The python was a serpent in Greek mythology. It was portrayed as a medieval-style dragon, living at the center of the earth!

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Orthrus
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Can you name this creature?
Gorgon
Manticore
Orthrus
Mothman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Orthrus was a two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle. He was born of the monsters Echidna and Typhon and killed by Heracles.

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Ichthyocentaurs
Wiki Commons by Sailko
What is the name of this one?
Mothman
Typhon
Charybdis
Ichthyocentaur
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The best known Ichthyocentaurs were Aphros and Bythos. They were sea gods with the upper body of a human, the lower front of a horse, the tail of a fish, and lobster-claw horns on their heads!

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Scylla
Wiki Commons by Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup
A mythological legend... who is this?
Scylla
Charybdis
Harpies
Satyr
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Scylla was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart Charybdis. She first appeared in Homer's Odyssey.

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Typhon
History Channel
Do you recognize this creature?
Satyr
Siren
Typhon
Thunderbird
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Typhon was a monstrous serpentine giant and the most deadly creature in Greek mythology. He is believed to be the son of Gaia and Tartarus.

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Ophiotaurus
Wiki Commons by Carole Raddato
How about this one?
Thunderbird
Ophiotaurus
Werewolf
Cantoblepas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, the Ophiotaurus was a creature that was part bull and part serpent. Despite its popularity, its only reference is found in Ovid's Fasti!

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Cockatrice
Wiki Commons by Massimop
You must know this one... who is it?
Cockatrice
Cantoblepas
Hydra
Sphinx
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A cockatrice is a mythical beast. It is a two-legged dragon creature with a rooster's head. It was first described in the late 14th century.

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Graeae
Warner Bros.
What is the name of this mythological creature?
Sphinx
Graeae
Chimera
Medusa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, Graeae translates to "old women" or "grey ones". They were three sisters who shared one eye and one tooth among them!

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Echidna
Wiki Commons by Gabriele Delhey
Can you name this one?
Medusa
Basilisk
Echidna
Centaur
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known as "she-viper" in Greek mythology, Echidna was a monster made of half-woman, half-snake! She was the mate of Typhon and the mother of Orthrus.

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Nemean Lion
Wiki Commons by Sailko
Which mythological creature is seen here?
Centaur
Banshee
Cerberus
Nemean Lion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nemean Lion was a vicious monster in Greek mythology. Although its claws were sharper than mortals' swords and could cut through any armor, it was eventually killed by Heracles!

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Erinyes - furies
The WB Television Network
What are these ladies called?
Cerberus
Lamia
Kappa
Erinyes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, the Erinyes were also known as the Furies. They were female chthonic deities of vengeance who were sometimes referred to as "infernal goddesses".

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Charybdis
Fox 2000 Pictures
You're doing great... who is this strange creature?
Charybdis
Kappa
Kraken
Manticore
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sea monster Charybdis was believed to live under a small rock on one side of the Straight of Messina. According to Greek mythology, Charybdis was estimated to be about 75 feet wide!

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Harpies
Wiki Commons by Sailko
Can you name this one?
Harpy
Manticore
Echidna
Mermaid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A harpy was a half-human and half-bird seen in Homeric poems. Ovid, among others, referred to them as human vultures!

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Satyr
Wiki Commons by Mac9
Which mythological creature is this?
Mermaid
Ophiotaurus
Satyr
Typhon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, a satyr has horse-like ears and tails and permanent, exaggerated... erections! They are known for their focus on sexual desires.

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Siren
Wiki Commons via Marsyas
Do you recognize this creature?
Typhon
Harpies
Siren
Sea-Goat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sirens were dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors to shipwreck with their enchanting music and singing voices. They appeared as a combined woman and bird.

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griffin
Mekdet/Moment Open/Getty Images
Who do you see here?
Sea-Goat
Python
Orthrus
Griffin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The griffin is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle, and an eagle's talons as its front feet. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions.

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Gorgon
Wiki Commons by Thomas Ledl
Who are the mythological creatures in this photo?
Gorgons
Orthrus
Cantoblepas
Medusa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Greek mythology, gorgons had hair made of living, venomous snakes. Did you know that Stheno and Euryale were immortal but Medusa was not?

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Pegasus
Shutterstock
Do you know who this creature is?
Medusa
Cerberus
Pegasus
Hydra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pegasus is a divine winged stallion! It is the child of Poseidon and is one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology.

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Manticore
Wiki Commons by LadyofHats
Let's see if you recognize this one... who is it?
Hydra
Manticore
Typhon
Kraken
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The manticore is a Persian legendary creature similar to the Egyptian sphinx. It has the head of a human, body of a lion and a tail with venomous spines.

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Mothman
Wiki Commons via Tim Bertelink
Which mythological creature is this?
Mothman
Kraken
Minotaur
Banshee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Well here's a different one! Did you know that Mothman comes from West Virginian folklore? Mothman is connected to supernatural events, sightings and allegedly the collapse of the Silver Bridge!

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Sea Goat
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Can you name this one?
Banshee
Sea-Goat
Ichthyocentaurs
Ophiotaurus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for "horned goat". It is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat - half fish, half goat!

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Thunderbird
Warner Bros.
What about this one?
Ophiotaurus
Sphinx
Chimera
Thunderbird
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The thunderbird is a legendary creature in North American indigenous history and culture. It is considered a supernatural being of power and strength.

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werewolf
Shutterstock
A few more now... what is this creature's name?
Chimera
Echidna
Thunderbird
Werewolf
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In Old English folklore, werewolves are considered man-wolves. They are humans with the ability to transform into a wolf, either on purpose or as a result of a curse.

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Unicorn
Shutterstock
Last one... which mythological creature is this?
Gorgon
Unicorn
Nemean Lion
Griffin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The unicorn is a legendary creature with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead! Did you know that the unicorn appears in mythology all throughout the world?

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