7 Mythical Creatures with Their Mystery Things
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VoxPop – 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.
