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Wildebeest (/ ˈwɪldɪbiːst / WIL-dib-eest, [2][3][4] / ˈvɪl -/ VIL-, [4]), also called gnu (/ nuː / NOO or / njuː / NEW), [5][6][7] are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa. They belong to the family Bovidae, which includes true antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates.
Dec 6, 2023 9:41 PM EST. Read on to explore a mythical creatures list that includes 100 of the greatest beasts and beings of mythology, legend and folklore. You'll also learn about the potential origins and debated existence of mythological creatures. Naja Bertolt Jensen | Unsplash.
Mar 23, 2016 · The largest animal to ever live is still around today. You'll find out what it is in this selected list of the biggest beasts, dead or alive. First: Polar bears are the largest species of bear...
Jan 4, 2024 · The Manticore is a mythical creature from Greek and Persian mythology, described as a fearsome beast with the body of a lion, the wings of a bat, and a tail with deadly spines. The Manticore symbolizes power, ferocity, and self-protection.
- Golems. Famous in Jewish folklore, golems are most often depicted as beings created from inanimate matter such as clay or mud, which have been brought to life to serve some purpose.
- Oni. In Japanese myth, oni are people who were so truly wicked in their lives that they transformed into demons in hell. Some were even bad enough to be transformed while still alive!
- Cyclops. Most often depicted as a giant with one eye, the cyclops (which means ‘circle-eyed’) first appeared in ancient Greek mythology. Somewhat lesser known than the classic Greek gods, the cyclopes lived in isolation and tended sheep or goats without any government, society, or community.
- Ogre. Ogres are featured in folktales from all around the world, and though the word is of French origin, the creature itself is derived from the man-eating ancient Etruscan god Orcus.
Wildebeest Profile. Wildebeests are a member of the antelope family which inhabit the grassy plains of central, south, and eastern Africa. They are also called gnu (pronounced ‘new’) and are related to goats, sheep, and cattle.
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