There were several African animals that made appearances in the Greek myths. They are sometimes called Theres Aithiopikoi.
Normal Beasts[]
- Elephantoi - Elephants; one of the favored elephants was a sub-species of elephant that was common in Mauretania. They are now extinct.
- Hippopotamoi - Hippopotamus'
- Hyainai - Hyenas
- Kamelopardales - Giraffes; they were known as "camel-leopards" to the Greeks.
- Krokodiloi - Crocodiles
- Leontes - Lions; they weren't only native to Africa but also to Ancient Greece.
- Onokentauroi - Possibly chimpanzees; they were known as "donkey-centaurs" to the Greeks.
- Pardales - Leopards; also native to Ancient Greece
- Rhinokerotoi - Rhinoceroses; known as "nose-horns" to the Greeks.
Legendary Beasts[]
- Amphisbaena
- Basilisk
- Eale
- Katoblepones
- Leucrocotta
- Manticore
- Ethiopian Pegasi
- Ethiopian Bulls
- Ethiopian Sphinxes
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