an anthology of mythical creatures

An Anthology of Mythical Creatures

By Sravani BaswarajRollno. 14311A1211

Contents Dragons Unicorns Phoenix Leprechauns Griffin Chupacabra Centaur Sphinx Aspidochelone

Dragons

•Serpentine body •Popular lore: Chinese and European

Unicorns

•Magical horn•Originated in Asia•Gentle nature

Phoenix

•Fiery bird•Greek origins•Symbolic for Rebirth•Myths believe they are unique

Leprechaun

•Irish Origins•Found at the end of a rainbow holding a pot of gold•Three wishes

Griffin

•Body and tail of a lion and torso of an eagle•King Creature•Symbol of power and loyalty

Chupracabra

•Puerto Rico origins•A goat’s vampire

Actuality

Imagination

Sphinx•Egyptian and Greek origins•Placed at entrances to temples•Greek version: malevolent•Egyptian version: Benevolent

Aspidochelone

Bibliography http://www.crystalinks.com/

griffins.html http://www.ancient-origins.net/

myths-legends-americas/legend-fearsome-chupacabra-puerto-rico-003706

http://listverse.com/2013/08/17/nine-forgotten-mythological-animals/

www.wikipedia.com Google images