Mythical Creatures of Ancient Greece

Based on the description, name each mythical creature of Ancient Greece.
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Has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
Griffin
Bird that bursts into flames and is reborn.
Phoenix
Half man, half horse.
Centaur
Half woman, half snake. Most of the monsters of Greek mythology are her offspring.
Echidna
Beautiful creature that lures nearby sailors with her enchanting voice.
Siren
Half man, half goat.
Faun
Many-headed serpent-like water beast. If you cut off one of its heads, it grows two more.
Hydra
Woman with a hideous face and snakes in place of hair.
Medusa
Type of creature that the above is.
Gorgon
A drunken, woodland man with a horse's ears and tail. Often plays the flute.
Satyr
Monstrous fire-breathing female creature composed of a lion, a snake, and a goat.
Chimera
Winged spirit that steals food.
Harpie
Three-headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld.
Cerberus
Winged horse
Pegasus
Sea monster with six long necks, twelve dangling feet, and triple rows of sharp teeth. Haunts the rocks of a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool of Kharybdis.
Scylla
Giant with one eye.
Cyclops
Has the head of a bull and the body of a man.
Minotaur
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Level 35
Jul 28, 2020
Satyrs were half man half goat and Faun is the roman name of the god pan so two of the answers must be swapped
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Level 44
Jan 27, 2022
Was also thinking that.
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Level 26
Mar 14, 2024
Actually, a faun is the Roman form of a satyr. the roman form of pan is Faunus