Mythical Monster (Noun)
Meaning
A monster renowned in folklore and myth.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dragon is a mythical monster that has been depicted in many cultures as a fire-breathing creature with scales and wings.
- In ancient Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a mythical monster that was half-man and half-bull, trapped in a labyrinth designed by Daedalus.
- The Loch Ness Monster is a mythical monster said to inhabit Scotland's Loch Ness, a large freshwater lake.
- The Kraken is a mythical monster from Nordic folklore that is often depicted as a giant sea creature, capable of dragging ships underwater.
- The Chimera was a mythical monster from ancient Greek mythology that had the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.