What is the name of a many-headed monster?

Answer 1

There are several multi-headed creatures from mythology, though usually they are freaks of nature than actual species. Referring to individual monsters from Greek mythology there is the head-sprouting Hydra, the three-headed Chimera, the three headed dog Cerberus, two-headed ogres, the Nemean Lion, Ladon the hundred-headed dragon, the Hecatonchires (50-headed giant offspring of Uranus). Many other cultures have tales of multi-headed creatures, with dogs, snakes and dragons a common theme. Hinduism has many gods and beasts with multiple heads.

Answer 2

Balaur: In Romanian mythology a balaur is a creature similar to a dragon, although distinct: dragons as such also exist in Romanian mythology. A balaur is quite large, has fins, feet, and multiple serpent heads (usually three, sometimes seven, or even twelve). Baphomet: Heraldry in continental Europe. A creature with two heads, one male and one female on a female body. Beast of the Sea: In the Revelations of Saint John in the New Testament, a creature of Apocalyptic legends that was described as a beast with seven heads, ten horns, and ten crowns, with the appearance of a body of a leopard, bear's feet, and a lion's mouth. One of its heads is also described as having a fatal wound that has somehow been healed. The Beast of the Sea was the personification of blasphemy and was destined to war with all that was good. Centimani (Centimanes, Hundred-Handed Giants, Hecatoncheires): In Greek and Roman mtythology, three gigantic humanoids. Each described as having fifty heads and a hundred hands. These giants took part in the wars between the giants and the gods of Olympus. Cerberus: The three headed dog from Greek mythology, Cerberus acts as the guard of Hades. It is said to have a serpent for a tail. Some say that the Cerberus, instead of having three heads has fifty. Chimera: From the Greek meaning "she-goat" the Chimera is a fire breathing creature that has the body of a goat, the head of a lion and the tail of a serpent. Some have said that the Chimera has three heads, but the popular myth tells of the single, fire-vomiting head. Chudo-Yudo: In Russian mythology, a dragon creature with many heads that controls water. Dev: In Armenian belief, a gigantic male or female spirit, harmful, but also believed to be foolish. The dev sometimes has one eye, sometimes more and they are large as earthen bowls. Devs often possess seven heads and are so strong that they can toss large rocks great distances. They live in caverns and thick forests. Devs can appear as human beings, as serpents, or (in dreams) as wild beasts. Insanity, fainting, itching, sneezing are signs of their presence. Cutting the air with a stick or sword will protect against them. Dragon of Izumo:In Japanese traditions, a mighty dragon described as being of enormous size and having eight huge heads. It terrorized the people of Izumo in Jpana until the hero Takehaya Susanowo defeated it.

Dragon of Ladon: In Greek and Roman mythology, a monstrous dragon described as having an enormous, scale-covered body and two hundred fiery eyes on a hundred heads. The Dragon of Ladon was placed by the goddess Hero to guard the magic golden-apple tree that belonged to the Hesperides. The dragon was later killed instantly by the demigod Heracles and Hero placed the dragon in the heavens as the constellation Draco.

Eight-Forked Serpent of Koshi: The Eight-Forked Serpent of Koshi is said to be an enormous Japanese serpent with eight heads and eight tails, each head having two red eyes. It was large enough to cover eight hills and valleys. Trees, moss and other vegetation grew on its head and back, and it liked to eat young maidens. It would eat one princess every year for seven years. When it tried to eat the eighth princes, it was slaughtered by a knight. The knight built a huge circular enclosure with eight gates and at each gate a platform. At each gate he placed a tub of rice beer. The serpent drank the beer and soon became drunk and fell asleep. While asleep, the knight cut off each of the serpent's nine heads. In the serpent's tail the knight found a sword that is still on display in the temple of Atsuta. Japanese currency commemorates the killing of this serpent.

Geryon: A fearsome giant with three torsos (and maybe six legs as well). Killed by Hercules.

Haborym (Aim, Aym): In Christian demonology, is a Great Duke of Hell, very strong, and rules over twenty-six legions of demons. He sets cities, castles and great places on fire, makes men witty in all ways, and gives true answers concerning private matters. He is depicted as a man (handsome to some sources), but with three heads, one of a serpent, the second of a man (with two stars on his forehead), and the third of a cat to, although some say of a calf, riding a viper, and carrying in his hand a lit firebrand with which he sets the requested things on fire. Horynych: In Russian mythology, Horynych had four heads, breathed fire, and inspired mass panic in the people. Lernaean Hydra: In Greek mythology, The Lernaean Hydra was an ancient nameless serpent-like chthonic water beast that possessed numerous heads and poisonous breath. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles as one o his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid. Beneath the waters was an entrance to the Underworld, and the Hydra it guardian. The Hydra was the offspring of Typhon and Echidna, noisome creatures of the Goddess, who became Hera. It was said to be the sibling of the Nemean Lion, yet another creature of the archaic Goddess, and thus seeking revenge for Heracles' slaying of it. As such, it was said to have been chosen as a task for Heracles so that Heracles would likely die. Upon reaching the swamp near Lake Lerna, where the Hydra dwelt, Heracle covered his mouth and nose with a cloth to protect him from the poisonous fumes and fired flaming arrows into its lair, the spring of Amymone to draw it out. He then confronted it, wielding a harvesting sickle, upon cutting off each of its heads he found that two grew back. Heracles called on his nephew Iolaus for help. His nephew then came upon the idea of using a burning firebrand to scorch the neck stumps after decapitation, and handed him the blazing brand. Heracles cut off each head and Iolaus burned the open stump leaving the hydra dead; its one immortal head Heracles placed under a great rock on the sacred way and dipped his arrows in the Hydra's poisonous blood. Naga: In Hindu myth, nagas are a primeval race of divine serpent-people. They are half human and half snake. In myths of Malay mariners, nagas are many-headed dragons of enormous size. On Java and Thailand, a naga is a mythical serpent or dragon. In Thailand, a naga is often sculpted in temples as a dragon with five heads.

Orthrus: A two headed hound owned by Geryon, killed by Herculeus.

Scylla: A sea-monster that guards one side of the straits of Messina. Scylla had six heads, and around her waist is a ring of barking dogs. She seizes sailors as they pass through the strait. Originally she was a beautiful nymph who was transformed by the sorceress Circe out of jealousy. She did this by filling the sea where Scylla was bathing with terrible serpents and by enchantment; they became part of her body. Shesanaga: In Hindu myth, the great serpent which lies on the primordial Ocean of Milk. He is also regarded as king of the Nagas, or serpent people, and has a thousand heads. Slavic Dragons: Dragons of Slavic mythology hold mixed temperaments towards humans. The female dragon represents harsh weather and is the destroyer of crops, the hater of mankind, and is locked in a never ending battle with her brother. The male dragon protects the humans' crops from destruction and generally loves to humanity. The female has water characteristics, whilst the male is usually a fiery creature. In Bulgarian legend, dragons are three headed winged beings with snake's bodies. In Russian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian lore, dragons are generally evil, four-legged beasts with few, if any, redeeming qualities. They are intelligent, but not very highly so; they often place tribute on villages or small towns, demanding maidens for food, or gold Their number of heads ranges from one to seven or sometimes even more, with three- and seven-headed dragons being most common. The heads would also grow back if cut off, unless the neck is "treated" with fire. Dragon blood is so poisonous that Earth itself will refuse to absorb it. T'ao T'ieh: Creature of Chinese folklore described as a dog with two bodies, six heads, and the face that of a dragon, tiger, or human. Typhon: The last and greatest monster brought against the Olympians. Said to have a thousand serpent head. Zeus went toe to toe with it and got beaten-up, disemboweled and de-boned. But then the rest of the Olympians resurrected him, sewed him back into shape and Zeus was able to defeat the monster by throwing a thousand lighting-bolt to each eye at once. Typhoon was imprisoned beneath Mt. Etna where he still disgorges flows of lava.
There are more than one many-headed monsters in mythology, but the best-known one is the Hydra. There are many versions of the Hydra myth, but in general, the Hydra had the body of a dragon and between 5 and 100 heads, depending on the story. In a popular version of Hydra lore, if one of its heads were cut of, another head would immediately grow in its place.

Answer 3

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