Fabulous Beasts That Don't Exist (Maybe) Quiz

Answer: Amphitere

Although usually described as plumed, the Amphitere is a type of dragon, not a bird. The Raicho is found in Japanese mythology and is similar to the Native American Thunderbird. The Roc is found in Arabian myth and was reputedly encountered by Sinbad. The Simurgh comes from Persian myth and the name is often confused with a Roc or a Phoenix.

Answer: Nix

A Nix, or Nixie, is a water spirit in Germanic folklore that is often depicted in human form. In 2005 a previously unknown moon was discovered to orbit Pluto. It was named 'Nix' after the Greek goddess of darkness and night. The Goddess' name was actually 'Nyx', but the spelling was changed over fears that 'Nyx' would be confused with an asteroid known as 3908 Nyx.

Answer: King Arthur

This beast is found in several versions of the Arthur myths. It was pursued by King Pellinore, Sir Palamedes and Sir Percival as part of differing quests.

Answer: Unicorn

In Chinese mythology, the Ki-lin is depicted as a one-horned deer with the tail of an ox, the hooves of a horse and the scales of a fish. Dragons and a Phoenix can also be found in Chinese mythology.

Answer: The lion symbolised England while the unicorn symbolised Scotland, the two nations were always at odds

Today, the lion and the unicorn can be seen supporting the coat of arms of Great Britan. This represents the unification of the kingdoms of England and Scotland.

Answer: Kappa

Kappa (k) is the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also a type of water creature of Japanese folklore.

Answer: Wyvern

The wyvern, the amphitere, the wyrm and occasionally the basilisk are all considered types of dragon (although the basilisk is most often described as a lizard). A wyrm is a dragon with no legs or wings. An amphitere has wings, but no other limbs. A basilisk is a lizard similar in nature to a cockatrice and it can kill with a single glance.

Answer: In Cornwall

A Pisky is the Cornish equivalent of the better known Pixie. Pixies were once believed to be the spirits of babies who died before they were baptised.

Answer: A water bird in Scottish folklore

This mythical bird can be found in Scottish legend.

Answer: Broxa

The Broxa is a type of bird found in Jewish folklore. The Barghest from Yorkshire and the Gwyllgi from Wales are both types of 'Black Dog'. Black Dogs have been 'sighted' across Britain and are known by a variety of names such as Striker(Lancashire), Black Shuck(Cambridgeshire), Moddey Dhoo or Mauthe Dog(Isle of Man) and Wisht Hound(Devon).

A Kludde is from Belgian folklore. It is a water spirit that preys on travellers and can take the form of a black dog that walks on its hind legs, a black cat or a black bird.