Mythical beasts

The Chimera is a creature with origins in Greek mythology, legend and folklore. In particular accounts of it arose from The chimera may be depicted as a lion with another head of a goat and a snake as a tail. In some iterations, it has the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and a snake for a tail. The chimera wreaks havoc onto those unfortunate to cross its path. The most prominent ability of a chimera is it's ability to breathe fire from the goat head it possesses. It possesses a lions...

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Zheng - These leopard-like creatures are known from the mythology of China, and were apparently red in colour with a single horn in their forehead. Nowadays, they are very rare, but their cries (that sound like stones striking each other) can still be heard in the mountains.

When you think about it, mythical creatures are like caricatures of normal people, exaggerating their traits to extremes. Think of fire-breathing dragons and there’s bound to be a few hot-headed people in your life who also come to mind. And there’s something magical in people when they resemble fairies; benevolent souls who enjoy granting the wishes of others.

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The myth of dragons has fascinated many hearts throughout history – the ambitious, the cunning, the brave and stalwart, and all the rest that admire the power of this fearsome beast. Their fascination will never result to anything. Regardless of its source, the blood of a dragon runs in your veins now. What sort of great, mythical powers will be awakened as it mingles with your body and soul? Exactly what dragon are you? Take this quiz and find out!