Greek mythology

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Gorgon :- Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa
In Greek mythology, Euryale was the second eldest one of the Gorgons. She and her sister Stheno, were immortal, where as Medusa was mortal. According to some versions, Euryale was transformed into a Gorgon because of standing with her sister Medusa, who was raped by the sea god Poseidon in the Temple of Athena. In many stories, Euryale is noted for her bellowing cries, particularly in the tale of Medusa's death at Perseus' hands.
Beautiful but Deadly Mythical Creatures
Hamadriad are supernatural creatures that live in trees in Greek mythology. They are a special class of nymphs. Hamadriad born in specific trees and has a very close relationship with the tree which became her residence. If the tree she inhabites dies, then she will die, too. Therefore, Driad and the gods will punish anyone who harm trees.
Greek gods and goddesses ii
Athena - myth: 'the weaving contest' with Arachne who was transformed by the goddess into a spider
The Hydra, an ancient serpent-like chthonic water beast that possessed many heads , the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint, and for each head cut off it grew two more, it's poisonous breath and blood were so potent, even its tracks were deadly. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Hercules as the second of his Twelve Tasks
Werebear
Agrius and Oreius- Greek myth: twin brothers that were half bear half man.
Typhon- the father of all monsters Greek myth: the husband of echidna, he was feared by even the Olympians because he was the most powerful of all monsters. In spite of this zeus was able to subdue him and trap him under mount Etna. Actuality: an elaborate myth to explain why the mountain rumbles (mount Etna is a volcano)
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Alchemy - Art Prints
Echidna (Half-snake, half-woman) is the mother of the most famous and fearsome of Greek monsters. Married to the god/monster Typhon, the two beasts bore a brood of children that only a half-serpent mother could love. When she and her mate attacked the Olympians, Zeus beat them back and punished Typhon by sealing him under Mount Etna. However, Zeus allowed Echidna and her children to live as a challenge to future heroes.:
Hippocamp
"Hippocampi. In Greek mythology, a half-horse, half-fish creature." What I wanna know, which one's Rainbow?
Deities & Demons
Ceto- in Greek myth, she was known as the goddess of dangerous waters and…