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Classical Greece

500 BCE - 323 BCE. Classical Greece was marked by the development of democracy, philosophy, and the arts, particularly in city-states like Athens and Sparta. Greek mythology flourished during this time, with gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo being central to the culture.Mythological beasts such as the Minotaur, Hydra, and Cerberus played important roles in Greek heroic myths, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil. This period also laid the foundation for Western civilization through philosophy, art, and governance.

Relevant Beasts

Greece
Hybrid Creature
Griffin – Classical Greece mythology
Greece

Griffin

A majestic hybrid of lion and eagle, the Griffin is a legendary guardian from Classical Greece, known for its...

  • Skills
Enhanced AgilityFlight
  • Weaknesses
Iron CutPhysical Limits
Greece
Horned Creature
Unicorn – The one-horned horse | Classical Greece mythology
Greece

Unicorn

The Unicorn, first described by Ctesias in 5th-century BCE Greece, was a one-horned beast said to live in India....

  • Skills
Aura of VitalityHealing & Life
  • Weaknesses
Magic BoundariesSpell Trapped
Europe
Oceanic Being
mermaid - greek-mythology
Greece

Mermaid

Half-human and half-fish, the Mermaid is a shape-shifting aquatic hybrid tied to sea myths across various cultures, especially known...

  • Skills
Element ControlWater Breathing
  • Weaknesses
Dry Land HarmEnvironmental Limits
Europe
Dragon
European Dragon
Greece

Dragon

Dragon, the fire-breathing giant from global myths, symbolizes chaos, power, and treasure guardianship, appearing in countless heroic and dark...

  • Skills
Element ControlFire Breathing
  • Weaknesses
Cold SensitiveElement Sensitivities
Greece
Guardian Animal
Cerberus - Three-headed dog
Greece

Cerberus

Cerberus, the multi-headed guard of the Underworld, prevented souls from escaping and warded off the living. Known for his...

  • Skills
Fear InducementIllusions & Perception
  • Weaknesses
Blessed WeaponDivine Restrictions
Greece
Legendary Horse
Pegasus - a mystical winged horse
Greece

Pegasus

Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, symbolizes freedom and divine inspiration, and has been revered for its strength,...

  • Skills
FlightPhysical Strength
  • Weaknesses
Mortal Flaws
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