Mythological Creature Collection (page 3)

A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 6 of 6), 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 6 of 6), 8th-9th century

A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 5 of 6), 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 5 of 6), 8th-9th century

Two Addorsed Tree Dryads, 50 B.C.-A.D. 25. Creator: Unknown
Two Addorsed Tree Dryads, 50 B.C.-A.D. 25. (Addorsed: placed back to back)

The Fall of Babylon, c1555. Creator: Jean Duvet
The Fall of Babylon, c1555. Series: The Apocalypse, plate 18

Celebration of the 100th performance of Ichikawa Danjuro (image 2 of 2), 1898. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Celebration of the 100th performance of Ichikawa Danjuro (image 2 of 2), 1898. Alternate Title: Ichikawa Danjuro Engeki Hyakuban

Capital with Winged Lion, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Capital with Winged Lion, 2nd century

Kobayakawa Takakage Debating with the Tengu on Mount Hiko, 1892. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kobayakawa Takakage Debating with the Tengu on Mount Hiko, 1892. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Glaucus and Scylla, c1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Glaucus and Scylla, c1661

Jason and the Dragon, between circa 1663 and circa 1664. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Jason and the Dragon, between circa 1663 and circa 1664

Sojobo: King of the Tengu, 1810s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuntei
Sojobo: King of the Tengu, 1810s

Satyr Attacking Two Nude Bathers, 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Cipriani
Satyr Attacking Two Nude Bathers, 18th century

Lerna, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Lerna, 1587. From Nymphs, pl. 9

Puck on Pegasus, 1861. Creator: George Cruikshank
Puck on Pegasus, 1861

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 3

Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 11

Mercury, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Mercury, c1585. From The Seven Planets, pl. 6

Mermaids Under Water, 1874. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Mermaids Under Water, 1874

Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Bat, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Bat, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Marriage for Money, c1594. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Marriage for Money, c1594. From The Marriage Trilogy, pl. 2

Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Andromeda, 1601

Amphitrite, Late 1580s. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Amphitrite, Late 1580s. From Gods and Goddesses

Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863

Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Panthaka (Pant'aga) with a Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Panthaka (Pant'aga) with a Dragon, 19th century

Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Phoenix (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Phoenix (image 1 of 4), 18th century

Pair of Phoenixes, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Phoenixes, 18th century

Untitled (Sphinx and Pyramid), c.1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Untitled (Sphinx and Pyramid), c.1860

Chinese Gong, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Gong, Late 18th-early 19th century

Coiled Dragon, First half of 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Coiled Dragon, First half of 19th century

Tengu, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tengu, early 19th century

Chinese Boy (karako) Holding Candlestick with Raised Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Boy (karako) Holding Candlestick with Raised Dragon, 19th century

Dragon Standing on Clouds, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Standing on Clouds, 19th century

Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon, 19th century

Powder Primer Flask (image 1 of 2), Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Powder Primer Flask (image 1 of 2), Late 17th century

Perseus and Andromeda, 1597. Creator: Jacob Matham
Perseus and Andromeda, 1597

Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, Late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, Late 13th century

Dragon-Fish, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon-Fish, 18th century

Dragon Seal, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Seal, 18th century

Water, c1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Water, c1588. Series: The Four Elements, pl. 2

Entry of M. de Couvonge and M. de Chalabre, 1627. Creator: Jacques Callot
Entry of M. de Couvonge and M. de Chalabre, 1627. Series: Le Combat a la barriere

Kirin and Immortal, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kirin and Immortal, 18th century

Seal Carved as Kirin, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Seal Carved as Kirin, 18th century

Dragon (image 2 of 2), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon (image 2 of 2), 18th century

Dragon (image 1 of 2), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon (image 1 of 2), 18th century

Le vieux garçon, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le vieux garcon, 1833. The old boy. Si je me mariais?...vaut mieux tard que jamais!...celle ci m'aime, celle la aussi...elle ne se moquent pas de moi? oh! non'

Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 21

A Chimerical Animal Chasing Other Animals, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Chimerical Animal Chasing Other Animals, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 24

A Centaur Attacking a Satyr, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Centaur Attacking a Satyr, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 19

A Tiger Fighting a Centaur, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Tiger Fighting a Centaur, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 18

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring Mythological Creatures through Art and Literature" From ancient times to modern tales, mythological creatures have captivated our imagination. In Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, we witness the fierce battle between a legendary Japanese warrior and a mischievous bird-like creature. The intricate details in Torii Kiyomasu I's artwork transport us to an era where mythical beings roamed. Moving across continents, we delve into Mayan civilization with Tikal: Mayan Inscription. Etched on an animal bone lies a canoe scene, depicting their belief in supernatural entities that governed both land and water. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream transports us to enchanted forests where fairies reign supreme. In Act 4, Scene 1, we are immersed in the whimsical world of Oberon and Titania as they meddle with human affairs. Venturing into icy terrains, legends of Yeti echo through the Himalayas. Tales of this elusive creature continue to intrigue adventurers who brave treacherous mountains in search of truth. The enigmatic Loch Ness Monster emerges from Scottish folklore as one of the most famous cryptids ever recorded. Countless sightings fuel our fascination with this aquatic beast lurking beneath dark waters. Max Klinger's Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe) takes us on a journey through Germanic mythology. This captivating illustration showcases the unlikely friendship between two magical beings amidst lush landscapes. In Le Premier Volume de la Bible en Francoiz Historiee et Nouvellement Imprimee, we encounter biblical narratives intertwined with French history—a testament to how myths shape cultural identities throughout time. A battle for glory unfolds before our eyes in Battle between a Rider and a Dragon stylus underdrawing by an unknown artist from 1482. This epic clash symbolizes humanity's eternal struggle against formidable forces beyond comprehension. Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King transports us to a world of Chinese folklore.