The crocotta or corocotta, crocuta, leucrocotta, or leucrotta is a mythical dog - wolf of India or Aethiopia, linked to the hyena and said to be a deadly enemy of men and dogs. A mosaic depicting a crocotta (Greek: Κροκόττας), which in this case closely resembles a striped hyena. The mosaic in Palestrina depicts the river Nile and its fauna.

2022年12月31日 · The crocotta is a mythical creature in Indian mythology that is a dog-wolf hybrid. The beast is said to haunt the rainforests of India and Ethiopia, where it lures humans and dogs to their death. It is an intelligent and cunning creature, and is a prominent feature in many mythological tales throughout time.

The Crocotta (or corocotta, crocuta, leucrocotta, or yena), is a globally distributed mythical dog-wolf originating in India as well as Ethiopia. The crocotta has the body of an extremely large dog, sometimes as large as a mule. Its head resembles that of a hyena and it has cloven hooves, a horse-like mane, and a tail that resembles that of a lion.

In Indian mythology, the Crocotta is known as a cunning and intelligent creature that lures humans and dogs to their death. It is said to have the ability to mimic human voices and to shape-shift into different forms. The beast’s mimicry of human voices …

2009年7月28日 · The crocotta (or corocotta, crocuta, or yena), is a mythical dog-wolf of India or Ethiopia, said to be a deadly enemy of men and dogs.

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Crocottas are creatures that can mimic any person's voice to lure their victims out so they can feed. It is commonly described in legend as luring people by calling their name, drawing them deeper into the forest until it can devour them.

2021年2月22日 · The crocotta, also known as the corocotta or leucrocotta, had a strange appearance and supernatural abilities that made it notably dangerous and frightening. This monster from the edge of the world might not have been as bizarre as ancient descriptions supposed, however.

2021年2月22日 · Ctesias says that the corocotta is also known as the cynolycus (“dog-wolf”). It is found in Ethiopia and is incredibly strong. It can mimic human voices, calling people out by name at night and killing them when they come out in response. It is as brave as a lion, as fast as a horse, as strong as a bull, and cannot be fought with steel weapons.

2019年1月31日 · As the mate of Giahem, ruler of the deities, she is queen of the gods. However, she is also the goddess of mothers, wives, prophecy, and mating rights. One noteworthy inspiration for Crocotta is found in Greco-Roman religion. Hera (Roman equivalent: Juno) is the wife of their divine king, Zeus (Jupiter).