Mythical Creatures From Medieval Folklore

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Mythical Creatures from Medieval Folklore | Jorge J. Perez Miami

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Mythical Creatures from Medieval Folklore by Jorge J. Perez | Aug 16, 2021 | History, Jorge J. Perez

Mythical creatures have played a part in storytelling since words were first exchanged around campfires. While people have changed and fluctuated through time, there are many creatures that survived the generations and are still known today. Medieval folklore specifically has many terrifying creatures with lessons to share with anyone brave enough to listen.

Ogre Starting with a familiar figure, ogres are still seen in popular culture today, from movies to video games. They are often intimidating in size and ugly in appearance, stomping around destroying the puny humans underfoot. In the olden days, they were often shown eating human flesh as a warning against the very real threat of cannibals.

Manticore Similar to a sphinx, this Persian monster was noted to have a human head, lion body, and the tail of a dragon or potentially a scorpion. Medieval storytellers often equated the manticore to the devil. With its deadly tail and taste for human flesh, the manticore was a terrifying adversary.

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