Fantasy Monsters

noun a mythical serpent king that is said to have the power to cause death with a single glance

• The basilisk is a mythical creature often depicted as a serpent or dragon with the ability to petrify its victims.
• I heard a rumor that there's a basilisk living in the abandoned house down the street.
• Watch out for that dude, he's a total basilisk when it comes to competition.
• The scandal had spread like a basilisk, causing fear and chaos among the community.

noun A mythical dog that is said to guard the gates of the underworld or hell

• The folklore of a hellhound dates back centuries in various cultures.
• I heard a rumor that a hellhound has been spotted in the nearby forest.
• That dog is so fierce, it's like a little hellhound!
• The relentless paparazzi were like a pack of hellhounds chasing after the celebrity.

noun A mythical creature with the body of a lion, the head of a man, and the tail of a scorpion.

• The manticore is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often depicted with additional features like wings and a scorpion-like tail.
• I heard a crazy story about a manticore terrorizing a village in a children's book.
• That movie was so bad, it was like watching a manticore trying to fly with broken wings.
• Her temper was like a manticore's roar, fierce and unpredictable.