Although supernatural animals such as Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, were not gods themselves, they were often created, given power, or protected by the gods. Some myths associate animals with the creation of the world. Asian and Native North American traditions place the earth ...
Asian countries neighboring China have adopted the Chinese mythology of the zodiac. The Chinese model is known in North Korea and South Korea, Cambodia, and Singapore. Sometimes variations of the list of animals occurred in the process of translation from China to other regions. For example, in...
They are named for the elaborate patterns on their plumage—which resemble eyes—and for Argus, the 100-eyed giant from Greek mythology. Galah: These vibrant flyers are part of the parrot family and have rose-colored heads, light pink underbellies and gray wing feathers. If you look closely...
Asian Giant Hornet– Known as the murder hornet in the U.S., the Asian giant hornet is the largest and deadliest member of thewaspfamily. Approximately 2 inches long with a brown body, it has orange spots on its head and brown and orange stripes on its abdomen. Its stinger, which admin...
The king cobra is the deadliest snake in Malaysia, but it is rarely encountered. One of the most famous and widely-known snakes in the world, it is the national reptile of India, and plays a prominent role in Indian mythology and folklore; it is also the main snake used insnake charming...
Many-headed dragons, snakes and hominids (giants, deities) appear in great numbers in Hinduism, Iranian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Japanese mythology, and in the Judaic tradition. Two-headed animals – lizards Two-headed animals – interesting facts ...
Xenopus: A species of frog found in various regions of Africa, known for their ability to survive in harsh environments. Yaksha:A mythical creature in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a guardian of natural treasures. Zorilla:A small, carnivorous mammal found in African regions, known for their...
Asian Elephant Elephants are a matriarchal species and extremely social. They are relevant in Hindu mythology as well. As herbivores, they spend their days foraging. They are often found close to water sources. They can weigh upwards of 11,000 pounds and be 21 feet tall.Fewer than 50,000 ...
READ MORE: Hawaiian Mythology (Intro to Hawaiian Gods, Goddesses and Legends) By Steve Childs from Lancaster, UK (Warty Frogfish) CC BY 2.0 69. Warty Frogfish Latin Name: Antennarius maculatus Habitat: Sheltered rocky and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region Size: Length: Up to 5.9 in ...
In Sweden, “Ekorren”, which means “The Squirrel”, is a well-known and appreciated children’s song which was composed in 1892. The squirrel is common in Sweden and was even part ofNorse mythology. 14. Common raccoon dog Name: Common raccoon dog ...