Strange beast thought to have existed in the past
1.SPHINX

sphinx, mythological creature with a lion's body and a human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend. The word sphinx was derived by Greek grammarians from the verb sphingein (“to bind” or “to squeeze”), but the etymology is not related to the legend and is dubious.
2.GRIFFIN
Griffin
Mythical creature
Description
The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and sometimes an eagle's talons as its front feet. Wikipedia
First Mentioned: 3300-3100 BC
Similar Creatures: Hippogriff, Sphinx, Simurgh
Abilities: Flies, Guards treasures
3.Basilisk
Mythical creature
Description
In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king, who can cause death with a single glance. Wikipedia
First Mentioned: 79 AD
Mythological Origin: Europe
Similar Creatures: Dragon, Cockatrice
Abilities: Gazes lethally, Leaves deadly venom, Spits poison
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