HydraRelated Creatures: Dragon, Chimera, Scylla, other multi-headed monsters Name: Hydra (also known as the Lernaean Hydra) Origin: The Hydra originates from Greek mythology, specifically associated with the region of Lerna in the Argolid. Physical...
Dungeon Lords Fantasy Bestiary
All Beasts (Alphabetical)
Kraken
KrakenRelated Creatures: Giant Squid, Leviathan, Cthulhu, Sea Serpents Name: Kraken Origin: The Kraken originates from Scandinavian folklore, particularly Norwegian legends. It later gained popularity in wider European maritime mythology. Physical...
Phoenix
PhoenixRelated Creatures: Fenghuang (Chinese mythology), Bennu (Egyptian mythology), Simurgh (Persian mythology) Name: Phoenix (also known as Firebird in some cultures) Origin: The Phoenix has roots in various ancient mythologies, including Egyptian, Greek, and...
Minotaur
MinotaurRelated Creatures: Centaur, Satyr, Chimera, other Greek mythological hybridsName: Minotaur Origin: The Minotaur originates from Greek mythology, specifically the legends of Crete. Its creation is tied to King Minos of Crete and a curse from the god Poseidon....
Griffin
GriffinRelated Creatures: Hippogriff, Sphinx, Lamassu, SimurghName: Griffin (also spelled Griffon or Gryphon) Origin: Griffins have been part of mythology and folklore for thousands of years, with origins traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Near East and...
Basilisk
BasiliskRelated Creatures: Cockatrice, Medusa, Gorgon Name: Basilisk (also known as Cockatrice in some traditions) Origin: The Basilisk originates from European folklore and mythology, with roots in ancient Greek and Roman natural history texts. Physical...
Dragon
DragonRelated Creatures: Wyverns, Drakes, Lindworms, Lung (Chinese dragon), Ryū (Japanese dragon), Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent).Origin: Dragons have been a part of mythology and folklore across various cultures around the world for centuries. Their origins can be...