Top 5 | Mythological Creatures | Part 1

Raiju うなる動物

It is a demon in the form of cat, badger or weasel and whose name means animal roaring. Usually appears in thunderstorms, and according to legend likes to sleep in the navel (do not ask me how to get there) and / or stomach of people.

LEVIATHAN

Leviathan is a monstrous being that appears in the Bible, is a mixture between a sea serpent and a whale. It is an aquatic being whose origin is unknown. The stories about leviathan have been very famous among fishermen, since leviathan is a monster very feared in the marine waters.

SKOLL And HATI

In Scandinavian (Nordic) mythology Skoll and Hati were sons or brothers of the Fenrir wolf. Skoll was the wolf who chased the horses pulling the chariot of the sun goddess with intent to devour her. Hati for his part, was dedicated to persecute to the moon god Mani. Supposedly, lunar eclipses occurred when it approached. It is said that in the Ragnarok (the end of the world) Skoll and Hati reached their goals.

SCYLLA

Scylla is described as a monster with a woman's torso and fish tail, as well as with six dogs starting from her waist with two legs each, making a total of twelve; According to other versions, it would be a being with six long serpentine necks with grotesque heads, whereas its twelve legs would be of another nature; Finally, according to other sources, I would share some of both descriptions.

Kitsune きつね

Kitsune means fox whose classic function is to protect forests and villages. According to Japanese mythology, the fox is an intelligent being who possesses magical abilities, which increased with age and the acquisition of knowledge. Among her most outstanding powers is the ability to adopt the human form, specifically as a young woman. In some traditional tales, and in general in folklore, kitsune unfolds as a being that takes advantage of its metamorphosis to make mischief with people; In other occasions, the animal performs functions of faithful guardian, friend, lover or wife.