Can You Name These Mythical Creatures?
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!
Originating in 17th century England, the legend of the sidehill gouger still rings true to some people today. These cougar-pig-hybrids allegedly live on cliffs where they look for edible plants. Because of their habitat, the legs on one side of their body are said to be shorter, meaning that if they wanted to reverse direction, they would topple over and fall.