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VIVA – Even today, legend of mythical creatures continue to captivate us as stories in books, movies, and on television. That’s why many people like mythical creatures or fantasy fiction.
Not a few know about how they look, how they interact with humans, or another. Therefore, some of these mythical creatures are often used as material for making a film. However, many aspects of the history of these creatures are known.
Here’s mythical creatures have a mystery thing that people don’t know:
1. Mermaid Tears
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Legend has it that mermaids are considered half woman and fish. Mermaids want extra protection when carrying aquamarine gemstones. It’s said that Aquamarine is made of mermaid tears and will protect sailors during the voyage.
One of the earliest mermaid legends was born in Syria and centers around the fertility goddess, Atargatis. Often depicted in the form of a mermaid, Atargatis is considered by many to be the "real" mermaid. During the Middle Ages, hundreds of reports of mermaid sightings resulted in the existence of mermaids being accepted as fact by many.
2. Phoenix with the Super Power
According to legend, only one phoenix lived at a time and each lived for 500 years. As the time of the phoenix's death is close, it would build a nest and burn itself. Before long, a new phoenix would rise from the ashes in its place.
The Greeks and Egyptians saw the phoenix as a symbol of the sun, with one myth saying that Apollo would stop the sun and his chariot to hear the bird's magnificent song of dawn.
This bird also symbolizes renewal and rebirth and because it once lived in Paradise, it never actually dies. The phoenix is ??also believed to have the power of a burning touch, this ability can turn humans into ashes in just seconds. A super-fast phoenix, with incredible powers as well as teleportation and abilities to change their shape.
3. Modern Jinn with Their Change Shape Abilities
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Jinn are supernatural beings found in Islamic mythology. These spirits also have the ability to change their shape and are made of fire and smokeless air. While genies are mostly thought to be in the form of a genie, such as the wish-fulfiller seen in the film Aladdin, they can also be used for protection.
4. Banshee Fairy with the Famous Scream
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Banshee is another type of fairy found in Irish folklore. The famous scream of the banshee is said to be a harbinger of death.
Banshee is said to be a spirit that appears in several forms, including a headless woman carrying a bowl of blood and an old woman with a veil covering her face. As soon as they realized someone had seen them, they disappeared into a cloud of mist.
Some banshees are furious because they hated their family while they were alive. In their disembodied state, their howling is said to mean that they are celebrating the death of a family member they despise.
For this reason, they are one of the most feared creatures in Ireland. To this day, belief in the banshee remains strong. In 2018, Willy Good from Cork, Ireland, shared his harrowing tale of hearing a gruesome sound thought to have come from a banshee.
5. Unicorns Can Prevent War
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Unicorns are one of the most beloved mythical creatures in the world. They are usually depicted with shining white fur and colorful horns and manes. The legendary creature was believed to have magical abilities, and ancient cultures described it as a real animal.
It was even included in natural history books at one point. Since the beginning of the Church, the unicorn has also been adopted as a symbol of Christ and his invincible power. Legend has it that the unicorn played an important role in Genghis Khan's decision not to conquer India.
Khan was on his way with his army when he came across a unicorn. The Unicorn bowed to him and Khan saw this as a message from his late father and decided to return to his army.
6. From Buggy Man to Boogeyman
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It’s predicted that the legend of the boogeyman or bogeyman may have originated in Scotland. However, this has not been proven true. In one of the depictions, the most famous Boogeyman is a monster hiding under a bed in a children's room.
The boogeyman takes different forms depending on the country: in England, it is a shadow ghost; in Germany it is a goblin; in Russia it's Baba Yaga; and in Mexico, it's La Llorona.
In England, it’s believed that the boogeyman was once the "nickname" of the buggy man responsible for collecting the dead during the Black Plague. Because these buggy men were in constant contact with the dead, they often contracted diseases and became emaciated and very pale. It’s this appearance that is considered to have caused them to finally be called boogeymen.
7. The Mystery of Dragon Origin
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For thousands of years, people had no idea what the giant fossils sometimes found all over the world meant. Therefore, a relationship was made with dragons, not dinosaurs. Dragons were soon seen as criminals who needed to be killed by brave warriors, and they were cast in the role of Satan by the Christian church.
The mouth of the fire-breathing dragon is also believed to be the entrance to hell. Medieval folklore includes the story of St. Margaret of Antioch, who was thrown into prison for her Christian beliefs.
Legend has it that a dragon hid in a prison cell, and as soon as he entered it, the dragon swallowed him whole. God gave St. Margaret the power to pierce the dragon's belly, which led to her survival and the dragon's death. St Margaret eventually became the patron saint of childbirth.
