Greek Mythological Creatures

Which Greek creature had the body of a lion and the head of an eagle?

• the chimera

• the griffin

• the hydra

• scylla

This famous Greek creature was the son of Poseidon, created from the blood of Medusa reaching the sea.

• Echo

• Pegasus

• Chimera

• Nemean Lion

These beautiful women waited on rocks, luring men to their death with the sound of their voices.

• the Harpies

• the Centaurs

• the Phoenix

• the Sirens

Half woman and half bird, these fearsome and deadly creatures were feared by every Greek person.

• the Harpies

• the Centaurs

• the Sirens

• the Gorgons

This large, three-headed dog was kept by Hades to tirelessly guard the entrance to the Underworld.

• Cerberus

• Echo

• Phoenix

• Cyclops

Sons of Gaea, Mother Earth, these solitary giants were known for the single eye located in the center of their foreheads.

• Griffins

• Cerberus

• Stymphalian Birds

• Cyclops

These wise creatures were recognized for their unique bodies, blended with both a horse and a human.

• griffins

• centaurs

• sirens

• hydras

This dragon with exactly 100 heads guarded the Tree of Life in Hera's special garden.

• Ladon

• Cerberus

• Phoenix

• Scylla

Created by Poseidon, this enormous sea monster patrolled the coast line of every island searching for human meals.

• Medusa

• Cetus

• Typhon

• Ladon

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Existing as the bones of a once-beautiful girl, this nymph is known for her lonely voice heard in valleys everywhere.

• Scylla

• Cyclops

• Hydra

• Echo