Anatomy of A Monster: The Qilin
When I began to do research on the Qilin, I was immediately skeptical of articles that popped up about the mythical beast, calling it “the Chinese Unicorn.” Besides being a … Continue reading
Anatomy of A Monster: The Lamassu
As an art historian often found dwelling at the British Museum, the Lamassu caught my admiration and attention while strolling about. The Lamassu is a legendary Mesopotamian creature from early … Continue reading
Anatomy of A Monster: The Baku
This week’s mythological monster was a favorite of mine as a child because of the Baku-inspired Pokemon from the Nintendo series. Emerging from both Chinese and Japanese legends, the Baku … Continue reading
Anatomy of A Monster: The Manticore
What is a Manticore? This week’s mythical creature is one of the few that actually freaks me out quite a lot, mainly because it’s just so…weird. And surprise, surprise, another … Continue reading
Anatomy of A Monster: The Hippogriff
What is a Hippogriff? Although the hippogriff creature is most commonly recognized as the scourge of Lucius Malfoy from the Harry Potter Series in the third book, Harry Potter and … Continue reading