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Weird Mythical Creatures

Haven’t you often found yourself romanticising with a creature that is pretty mythical in nature? Those creatures have been received well by you. In fact, they have become a part of your life in many ways. These mythical creatures dwell in a corner of your heart filled with fear, awe or love.

Some of these creatures have been with you since your childhood. They are almost like existent for you. Many of these creatures don’t even feel mythical. Have you not always fascinated meeting up these characters during the time of your life? Yes, these dream characters take some time to actually make you realise that they are not real but a part of your fantasy world.

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Remember the time you fell in love with vampires after watching twilight saga? The time when witches and witchcraft felt all good and the magical world of wishing chair was so good to be true! Yes, those are the days when goblins and goblets became a part of you, and you just could not leave your dream of joining a quidditch team. The werewolves became a household name after you joined the world of Twilight.

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Here’s a list of mythical creatures that have rocked your life and made it pretty. These creatures have indeed made your life holistic in every way.

The Ogres
Remember that scene from The Hobbit where Bilbo saves the dwarfs from the ogres? Yes this is not really the first episode with Ogres. You would have seen them in the past while watching Harry Potter, the first part or while going through Lord of the Rings. They are French in origin and are generally pictured as this huge animal like creature with a huge head, lots of hair and a huge beard. It is said to be a man eater, and pure devil like in nature.

The Cyclops
Haven’t we all loved and hated giants since the time they were introduced in the fairy tales. Yes, giants are those huge creatures that scare the princess’ away and bring in a little bit of evil with them. Cyclops are one eyed giants, with the eye being placed on the center of their forehead. They are 12 feet tall and were introduced by Homer in his epics.

The Encantado
It’s a mythical creature that originated in Brazil. It takes human form during the night. Most people assume that these creatures are still alive by the Amazon River. During day time this mythical creature transforms into a dolphin or sea snake. They are seductive, attractive and possess musical capabilities. They can make the people go crazy, ill and these mythical creatures are pretty murderous in nature

The Dragons
Dragons have always held a special place in the hearts of people. These fiery creatures have been a part of great many mythical stories. They are supposedly Chinese in origin. They are said to have fire coming out of their mouths. These giant creatures have fangs, and are known for being symbols of forces. Many times these creatures are associated with wisdom.

Unicorn
The mythical creature that plays an important role in the European folklore, unicorn resembles a white horse with a spiraling horn. Many people believe in the once upon a time existence of unicorn. This creature symbolizes peace and grace. It is said to have great healing powers and is considered to be an important mythical creature.

Phoenix
Who can complete Harry Potter without the mention of Pheonix? Similarly who can complete the tale of mythical creatures without mentioning Phoenix? This creature is said to have great healing powers. Its tears are powerful healing sources. It resembles heroin in its structure and is considered to be great omen.

Story first published: Saturday, March 29, 2014, 13:05 [IST]
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