As a Potterhead, there’s nothing you can teach me about mythical creatures, magic, and fantasy. But it turns out the many ...

Real-world mythology offers rich histories and creative interpretations, which would be perfect for a Dungeons & Dragons game ...

Mythical creatures in Ark Survival Ascended are not uncommon. While the game primarily features a diversity of beasts based on real-world animals from various periods, it includes many from ...

Some animals have inspired mythical creatures, such as the stories of manatees mistaken for mermaids by early sailors. Other animals have looks or behaviours that wouldn't appear out of place in myths ...

We need not posit an interpretation of mythical animals in any of these passages. Loftus notes that the Bible references “dragons” (p. 263).

Skates have long been used to craft mythical creatures. The earliest known examples date back to 1558 in Europe, where they were fashioned to resemble dragons.