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Every culture on Earth has a rich mythology which features fantastical creatures. Many have fallen into oblivion, but some have been capturing mankind’s imagination for thousands of years, and continue to do so. From ancient Sumer to the modern world of Harry Potter – how well do you know your way around these mythical beasts? Put your knowledge to the test with the following 15 questions!
1.Let’s start off easy: Can you name this magical creature?
- Rhinoceros
- Monoantler
- Narwhal
- Unicorn
2. This winged horse from Greek mythology was the companion of Perseus and ended up as a constellation. Do you know its name?
- Heracles
- Medusa
- Tristar
- Pegasus
3. This magnificent fire-breathing beast is part of the mythology of many cultures around the globe. What is it called?
- Pterosaur
- Godzilla
- Dragon
- Klingon
4. According to ancient Greek mythology, these human-equine hybrids were born from a cloud. What’s their name?
- Brosnans
- Harpies
- BoJack Horsemen
- Centaurs
5. What’s the name of the mythical bird that resurrects from its own ashes?
- Phoenix
- Dodo
- Valravn
- Quetzalcoatl
6. Capture one, and you’ll be granted three wishes. What is this type of fairy from Irish folklore called?
- Ulysses
- Gnome
- Leprechaun
- Rumpelstiltskin
7. What’s the name of the one-eyed giants from ancient Greece?
- Optoci
- Cyclopes
- Monocles
- Univisions
8. In the Harry Potter universe, these deplorable creatures are kept as servants because of their devotion and loyalty. What are they known as?
- Obscurials
- Boggarts
- Goblins
- House-Elves
9. Which (sometimes winged) creature has a human head on the body of a lion, and likes riddles?
- Breen
- Basilisk
- Sphynx
- Jabberwocky
10. This creature appears in the Harry Potter series and resembles a leathery bat-winged horse. Can you name it?
- Chrysaor
- Thestral
- Bellerophon
- Minotaur
11. This sea serpent from Norse mythology could surround the Earth and bite its own tail. What is it called?
- Ashildr
- Caerbannog
- Jörmungandr
- Ragnarökr
12. Ranging in size from dogs to bears, these ants from ancient Greece guard a hill with rich deposits of gold. Do you know their name?
- Kirmes
- Myrmekes
- Almathea
- Tzenkethi
13. Can you name this furry creature from the Harry Potter universe?
- Critter
- Tribble
- Puffskein
- Monchichi
14. Do you know the name of this horned rabbit from Persian mythology?
- Ana Mareed
- Al-mi’raj
- Boq-sabo’ni
- Tahtil-shibbak
15. What is the name of this evil, shape-shifting, nine-tailed fox from Korean mythology?
- Kumiho
- Munsin
- Pulgasari
- Dokkaebi