Mythical art

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a fairy sitting on the moon with her hand out to touch it's wings
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Simurgh

Today, many people know Simurgh and Phoenix birds as the same birds. Still, Phoenix is a legendary Greek mythical flying creature, and Simorgh is a legendary Persian bird. According to ancient Persian artworks and literature, the most notable difference between the bird Phoenix and Simorgh is their size; Phoenix is a significant and robust winged creature, while Simorgh has an exaggerated grandeur.

a drawing of a mermaid sitting on the back of a fish with its tail curled up
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an ocean scene with the words what mythical creature are you? in front of it

When you think about it, mythical creatures are like caricatures of normal people, exaggerating their traits to extremes. Think of fire-breathing dragons and there’s bound to be a few hot-headed people in your life who also come to mind. And there’s something magical in people when they resemble fairies; benevolent souls who enjoy granting the wishes of others.

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