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Hircocervus
The Hircocervus was supposed to be half deer and half goat and had been speculated about since antiquity. Both Aristotle and Plato discuss the Hircocervus in their philosophy, although to Aristotle’s mind the creature is clearly fictional.
Manticore
The legend of the Manticore originated in Persia and, like many monsters, reached medieval Europe via Pliny the Elder’s 1st century Naturalis Historia, which tended to be quite willing to accept such creatures.Has four feet and his head resembles that of a man,but in size comparable to a lion,while the tail of the animal puts out hairs a cubit and sharp torns which is shoot like arrows and those who hunt it.
Monoceros
The Monoceros appeared first in Pliny’s writing and was described as a beast with the body of a horse, the head of a stag, the feet of an elephant, the tail of a boar and a black horn in the centre of its head. The name “Monoceros” was sometimes used interchangeably with “Unicorn”.
Ogre
generally characterised as larger, uglier versions of humans. They are almost always described as eating human flesh and may have been inspired by real life cannibals.
Pard
The Pard was believed to be a large spotted cat which could move at great speed, possibly inspired by a cheetah. They were thought to mate with lions in order to produce leopards.
Sea Monk
the Sea Monk was a creature of north European legend which supposedly lived in the seas around Denmark and resembled a monk superficially.
Salamander
Although the Salamander is a real animal, the medieval descriptions of it are sufficiently fantastical that they are often treated as being about a separate fictitious creature.In appearance, it has been everything from a dog to a bird to an actual salamander, frequently with wings of other animal parts added on. They were generally regarded as having power over fires though the specifics of their interactions with fire could vary.
Monopod
Monopods made their way into European folklore through the work of Pliny the Elder. As the name suggests, they are one-footed creatures. According to Isodore of Seville, they have one leg,and are wonderfully speedy,The Greeks call them σκιαπόδεϛ
shade-footed ones”) because when it is hot they lie on their backs on the ground and are shaded by the great size of their feet.”
The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary
The Vegetable Lamb was believed to be attached to the plant by its umbilical cord and to graze the area accessible around the plant.
Wyvern
The Wyvern was a large winged reptile similar to a dragon – except for its having two rather than four legs.
Yale
This creature is described either as being like an antelope or a goat; except that in either case its horns are larger.
Basilisk
believed that its breath, gaze, bite, touch and voice could all prove instantly fatal,. larger, more intimidating creatures, often partially bird-like.
Crocotta
the Crocotta was variously part dog, part wolf or part lion.extremely aggressive toward both humans and dogs.
Cynocephali
Cynocephali were a mythical species of dog-headed people.
Griffin
comprising the body of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. It was popular in heraldry, symbolising the intelligence of the eagle combined with the bravery and strength of the lion.
source:historyhit
The Hircocervus was supposed to be half deer and half goat and had been speculated about since antiquity. Both Aristotle and Plato discuss the Hircocervus in their philosophy, although to Aristotle’s mind the creature is clearly fictional.
Manticore
The legend of the Manticore originated in Persia and, like many monsters, reached medieval Europe via Pliny the Elder’s 1st century Naturalis Historia, which tended to be quite willing to accept such creatures.Has four feet and his head resembles that of a man,but in size comparable to a lion,while the tail of the animal puts out hairs a cubit and sharp torns which is shoot like arrows and those who hunt it.
Monoceros
The Monoceros appeared first in Pliny’s writing and was described as a beast with the body of a horse, the head of a stag, the feet of an elephant, the tail of a boar and a black horn in the centre of its head. The name “Monoceros” was sometimes used interchangeably with “Unicorn”.
Ogre
generally characterised as larger, uglier versions of humans. They are almost always described as eating human flesh and may have been inspired by real life cannibals.
Pard
The Pard was believed to be a large spotted cat which could move at great speed, possibly inspired by a cheetah. They were thought to mate with lions in order to produce leopards.
Sea Monk
the Sea Monk was a creature of north European legend which supposedly lived in the seas around Denmark and resembled a monk superficially.
Salamander
Although the Salamander is a real animal, the medieval descriptions of it are sufficiently fantastical that they are often treated as being about a separate fictitious creature.In appearance, it has been everything from a dog to a bird to an actual salamander, frequently with wings of other animal parts added on. They were generally regarded as having power over fires though the specifics of their interactions with fire could vary.
Monopod
Monopods made their way into European folklore through the work of Pliny the Elder. As the name suggests, they are one-footed creatures. According to Isodore of Seville, they have one leg,and are wonderfully speedy,The Greeks call them σκιαπόδεϛ
shade-footed ones”) because when it is hot they lie on their backs on the ground and are shaded by the great size of their feet.”
The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary
The Vegetable Lamb was believed to be attached to the plant by its umbilical cord and to graze the area accessible around the plant.
Wyvern
The Wyvern was a large winged reptile similar to a dragon – except for its having two rather than four legs.
Yale
This creature is described either as being like an antelope or a goat; except that in either case its horns are larger.
Basilisk
believed that its breath, gaze, bite, touch and voice could all prove instantly fatal,. larger, more intimidating creatures, often partially bird-like.
Crocotta
the Crocotta was variously part dog, part wolf or part lion.extremely aggressive toward both humans and dogs.
Cynocephali
Cynocephali were a mythical species of dog-headed people.
Griffin
comprising the body of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. It was popular in heraldry, symbolising the intelligence of the eagle combined with the bravery and strength of the lion.
source:historyhit
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