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Ancient Greek mythological beasts were so compelling that their stories lived on for thousands of years and are still told today. These fantastical creatures and monsters of the Ancient Greeks had parts to play in poems, theatre and art. They could be good or evil. Some were enemies for heroes to vanquish, some provided wisdom and help to deserving mortals and demigods, and some enforced the will of the gods. The movements of beasts explained many natural events. The earthquakes in Crete were caused by the Minotaur raging in the labyrinth beneath the city. The harpies were the spirits of the winds. Whirlpools in the sea were made by Charybdis, a ferocious sea monster. Learn more about different Ancient Greek mythological beasts and their stories by clicking on the links below:
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