Mythology - the source of fantastical beasts

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There are a lot of fictional creatures described in mythology that are known in almost every culture. In today’s times they are used as evil villains in video games and movies. This is another example of mythology having an effect on our culture.

Kraken:

It is said that the kraken originates from the Norse Mythology. It comes from the giant fish called Hafgufa. It is described as an enormous octopus/squid that uses its tentacles to drag ships under water. It can also cause a deadly whirlpool by submerging itself under water. We can’t confirm its existence but there are many theories and extinct animals that match the description. This mythological beast can be seen in today’s pop-culture like video games and movies, for example “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

Cyclopes:

Cyclopes were giants with only one eye located at the center of their forehead. Even though, they were physically powerful, they were weak in the mind (dumb). They were described in Greek mythology and were said to be sons of Uranus and Gaea. So, we can say with confidence that they are older than the gods we all know (Zeus, Poseidon, Hades…). Similarly, to the kraken, the Cyclopes are also deeply embedded in pop-culture.

These are just two creatures mentioned and there are at least hundred more. Naming them all would take forever. Based on the two examples I showed, we can state with ease that mythology created fantastical beasts that are known in cultures all around the world and are still described in movies, games, comics and books. 


https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Cyclopes/cyclopes.html#:~:text=The%20Cyclopes%20(singular%3A%20Cyclops),the%20Hecatoncheires%20and%20the%20Titans.

https://www.history.com/news/6-mythical-monsters 

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  1. englishdiaryMarch 13, 2022 at 6:04 AM

    The longevity of these creatures in the cultures around the globe is impressive - they regularly reappear even in modern times.
    Extinct animals probably match the description (not "desperation").

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