I’ve got a video here from Weird History for you to watch and it explores the real-world origins of mythical creatures. There are so many creatures that have been imagined in folklore and other stories over the years and there are some interesting things to learn here!

Creatures like the narwhal, okapi, and Komodo dragon are on the short list of mythical creatures proven real. Yet, while scientifically interesting, these examples aren’t in the realm of more fanciful and legendary animals like unicorns, Bigfoot, or the more hilarious mythical creatures that cryptozoologists fawn over. Mythical creatures in real life often fail to live up to the expectations formed by old legends, fairy tales, or cartoons.

What are some of your favorite mythical creatures?