Thunderbird
This powerful legendary bird is a common figure among several North-American indigenous cultures. Although its origin stories vary significantly, it is a symbol of greatness and prowess in all cultures. It is often depicted on totem poles.
This powerful legendary bird is a common figure among several North-American indigenous cultures. Although its origin stories vary significantly, it is a symbol of greatness and prowess in all cultures. It is often depicted on totem poles.
Wyvern
A prominent heraldic symbol in English-speaking cultures, this mythical beas is a winged dragon with two legs. It features extensively in modern-day fantasy literature and video games, where it is usually less powerful than a dragon, but still quite dangerous.
A prominent heraldic symbol in English-speaking cultures, this mythical beas is a winged dragon with two legs. It features extensively in modern-day fantasy literature and video games, where it is usually less powerful than a dragon, but still quite dangerous.
Pegasus
The bright white winged horse from Greek mythology is the divine offspring of the god Poseidon. He assisted the hero Bellerophon in defeating the Chimera. Later, Zeus himself turned him into a constellation. According to legend, a pure water spring appeared wherever the Pegasus hit the ground with his hooves.
The bright white winged horse from Greek mythology is the divine offspring of the god Poseidon. He assisted the hero Bellerophon in defeating the Chimera. Later, Zeus himself turned him into a constellation. According to legend, a pure water spring appeared wherever the Pegasus hit the ground with his hooves.
Phoenix
A well-known symbol of resurrection and renewal, the sun-bird Phoenix from Greek mythology (with Egyptian roots) burns to death only to rise again from its own ashes in an endless cycle of death and rebirth.
A well-known symbol of resurrection and renewal, the sun-bird Phoenix from Greek mythology (with Egyptian roots) burns to death only to rise again from its own ashes in an endless cycle of death and rebirth.
Dragon
Few legendary creatures are as common to cultures all over the world as dragons. These huge serpent-like mythical beings have been around since the dawn of humanity, in various forms and with various meanings, properties and abilities. Dragons often embody primeval fears, but are also revered and many cultures attribute them with a divine nature.
Few legendary creatures are as common to cultures all over the world as dragons. These huge serpent-like mythical beings have been around since the dawn of humanity, in various forms and with various meanings, properties and abilities. Dragons often embody primeval fears, but are also revered and many cultures attribute them with a divine nature.
Simurgh
This gigantic, long-lived, sacred bird from Persian mythology is a female mammal with the body of a bird, the claws of a lion and the head of a dog. Similar in some aspects to the Phoenix, the Simurgh is kind-hearted and benevolent. In legends, it is often associated with purification and healing.
This gigantic, long-lived, sacred bird from Persian mythology is a female mammal with the body of a bird, the claws of a lion and the head of a dog. Similar in some aspects to the Phoenix, the Simurgh is kind-hearted and benevolent. In legends, it is often associated with purification and healing.
Grifin
This medieval legendary creature is depicted as a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. Symbolizing bravery and valor in combat, it is a common figure in heraldry. According to legend, the grifin’s feathers and claws are endowed with healing properties.
This medieval legendary creature is depicted as a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. Symbolizing bravery and valor in combat, it is a common figure in heraldry. According to legend, the grifin’s feathers and claws are endowed with healing properties.
Archangel
In several ancient and modern religions around the world, archangels are the apex of the hierarchy of angels. These powerful messengers of God are the leaders of the heavenly host, tasked with carrying out God’s commands in the mortal world. The three most widely accepted archangel figures are Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
In several ancient and modern religions around the world, archangels are the apex of the hierarchy of angels. These powerful messengers of God are the leaders of the heavenly host, tasked with carrying out God’s commands in the mortal world. The three most widely accepted archangel figures are Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.