Odd Monsters and Such and the Like

     Throughout history there has been many myths and stories about odd and sometimes terrifying monsters or creatures. In this blog I’m gonna list some of these creatures that I myself and hopefully some others will find just as odd and interesting as I do.

1)      Arachne

This is one definitely not for the arachnophobes. This half woman half spider was widely known as the mother of all spiders. She bluffed her way to this condition by boastful lies to the wrong goddess. Let’s just say if you can’t weave don’t lie to Athena by boasting that you are the best. If you are a video game nerd like me you might recognize this character from being in the 1991  video game Final Fantasy IV. She has also appeared in many occult films over the years. Need less to say she is quite the famous one.

2)      Crocotta

This guy is a hot mess of a monster. This creature has the body of a stag, a lion's neck, cloven hooves, and a wide mouth with a sharp, bony ridge in place of teeth. This monster imitates human speech and  calls over unexpecting men and eats them. Quite charming isn’t it…..jk.

Crocotta’s have been seen in Jorge Luis Borges Novel “Book of Imaginary Beings”.The Crocotta is definitely an odd specimen.

3)      Gerana

Gerana was the queen of the pygmies that  was turned into a Crane by Hera. This creature I don’t find terrifying just a little bit odd. Out of all the things you could turn someone into why a crane. Who knows Hera might have had a thing against Cranes, maybe one pooped on her at one point or something.

4)      Pyrausta

The Pyrausta is another hot mess of a monster. This monster is a four legged insect with filmy wings and a dragons head. Brings a whole new light to Dragons flies. This little guy is also the size of an insect and lives in fire. If he leaves the fire he dies.

5)      Hanhau

Hanhau is quite an odd critter, he is the chief of the demons from South American mythology. He resides over the worst layer of the underworld. He wears jewelry made of bones and a necklace made of eye sockets. His body is completely skeletal except for his head, he has the head of an owl. This guy gave me quite an odd mental image.

     Hopefully you found this small list entertaining if not informing, Leave a comment  with something you'd like me to write about or anything at all. Hope ya have a great day.

Citations:
http://mythicalcreatureslist.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Greek_mythological_creatures