Classical Mythology Monsters

Monsters in classical mythology are typically part animal and part human, or else they constitute a collection of animal graftings. They are not really horror monsters, just unpleasant or nasty afflictions sent by the gods. They often do no more than throw into relief the heroism of the main character (Perseus, Oedipus, Odysseus, Theseus) by existing simply to be overcome or destroyed as obstacles to his goal.

Monsters of Classical Myhology - Cerberus, Medusa, Centaur, Sphinx, Pegasus, Echidna, Lernean Hydra, Harpies, Typhon, Cyclop, Minotaur, Chimera, Hecatoncheires, Argus, Triton, Scylla, Satyr, Griffin.

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[juliandrault]

Yep, I know this triton was taken from Disney's "Little Mermaid; nevertheless it's still a mythological creature ... only just a little more colorful.

[koolvidkid]

triton, pegasi, centaurs, and satyrs arent monsters.

[juliandrault]

@koolvidkid According 2 a Google definition, a monster is "an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts". With that in mind, Triton, Pegassus, Centaurs and Satyrs could perfectly be set inside this group. Nevertheless, I agree with you that Typhoeus / Chimaera / Echidna aren't the same as a heroic wind horse such as Pegassus. Thx for your comment !

[mudkip2912]

the griffins my favorite :3

[noahman46]

That one with all the arms and swords is pretty awesome

[stickmananimation900]

i liked it until triton which is NOT greek mythology.

[sleepymalo100]

dat triton is from the little mermaid lol

[lauriesworldrox]

1:25 MR TUMNUS :O

[koolvidkid]

@koolvidkid true...

[koolvidkid]

@juliandrault triton was a son of posiedon and leto, so technecally he's a titan