First creature is Lamia.
Lamia was a female demon. Favorite pastimes? Seducing men and devouring children. Nasty creature, that's for sure. Descriptions of her appearance varies, some say that she is human waist up and serpent from the waist down.
One version of the story says that Zeus fell in love with Queen Lamia. Hera became insanely jealous (who can blame her? Zeus cheated on her with countless women!) and murdered Lamia's children. (Ok, that's taking things a little too far there, Hera) Lamia went mad with grief and her rage transformed her into a monster. She became like a vampire, sucking on children's blood.
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In one of my half-finished Nano stories, the MC is called Lamia. Let's just say the name is rather fitting for the character (the madness, not the seducing and devouring part.)
I have to admit, this just creeped me out.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of Lamia until I watched DRAG ME TO HELL. That movie was kinda stupid, but the idea of Lamia is cool.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree - I'm kinda creeped out, too!
ReplyDeleteI remember this from the Xena and Hercules series. I would love to read your story soon.
ReplyDeleteCreepy yes, but I need to be creeped out every once in a while.
Nahno ∗ McLein ™
I really love these entries--thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteAngela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Very cool about lamia.
ReplyDeleteThat myth is enough to make you feel sorry for Lamia.
ReplyDeleteew ew ew! Yuck yuck yuck--but what an interesting story... Zeus. :p
ReplyDeleteWow. She is an interesting concept!! Good nasty. The gods... don't get me started! I Love mythology, but how horrible were the gods!?
ReplyDeleteI think I've outlined a short story with her in it... I love the bizarreness of Greek mythology :)
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!