This Lion was a vicious monster killed by Heracles. Its claws could cut through armor
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Nemean
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This creature has goat-like hindquarters and horns and is often depicted playing flutes and holding cups of wine
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Satyr
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Dangerous and beautiful female creatures who lured sailors to shipwreck with their singing
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Sirens
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A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings and front feet of an eagle
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Griffin
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This fire-breathing female creature of Lycia was composed of the parts of a lion, a snake and a goat
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Chimera
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A multi-headed dog that prevents those who have crossed the river Styx from returning
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Cerberus
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A member of a primordial race of giants, each with a single eye in the middle of the forehead
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Cyclops
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A serpent-like water beast that possessed many heads. If a head was cut off it grew two more
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Hydra
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A Gorgon who had snakes for hair and who’s gaze would turn anyone to stone
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Medusa
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With the head of a bull and the body of a man. He lived in the Cretan Labyrinth
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Minator
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