Showing posts with label Typhoeus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Typhoeus. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Typhon.

Typhon or Typhoeus was a monster in Greek mythology. His parents were Gaia and Tartarus.

The creature had many dragon heads, human body, and snake heads on his shoulders. Typhoeus was the father of different mythical monsters, such as: Chimera, Nemean Lion, Lernaean Hydra, and etc. Heracles killed some of them.

Typhoeus was mentioned in the legends. He met with Zeus and other characters. There are many paintings of this creature.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/isolated-vector-illustration-fantastic-ancient-greek-1194423031

Isolated vector illustration. Fantastic ancient Greek mythological creature. Winged snake tail man Typhon. Based on vase painting motif. Cartoon style.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/greece-circa-1973-stamp-printed-greek-150836813

GREECE - CIRCA 1973: A stamp printed in Greece from the "Greek Mythology (2nd series)" issue shows Zeus in combat with Typhon (amphora), circa 1973.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/ancient-greek-mythology-monsters-creatures-characters-1089887792

Ancient Greek Mythology Monsters and Creatures Characters Icon Set

Friday, July 19, 2019

Chimera.

Chimera was a monster in Greek legends. Her parents were Typhoeus and Echidna. Cerberus and Lernaean Hydra were relatives.

She had the head and body of a lion. Also, Chimera had a snake tail and a goat head on the back.

There are many myths and legends about this monster. Statues and paintings of Chimera were created, too.