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Yet other interpretations of תַּחַשׁ are "blue-processed skins" (Navigating the Bible II) and "(blue-)beaded skins" (Anchor Bible). Basilisk — occurs in the D.V. as a translation of several Hebrew names of snakes: פֶתֶן p̲et̲en (Psalms 90:13) - translated as "asp" in the KJV
With the animals of the country, domestic or wild, those of remote parts of the earth, known by a few specimens, are also represented: the lion, the elephant, apes, etc.; legendary creatures also, like the unicorn, the basilisk (described by Pliny), the dragon, and the griffin.
Another canonical Bible passage concerning a giant at Gath and his children, likely the Anakim, is sometimes alleged to refer to the Elioud (who in that account have six fingers on each hand and each foot), although in context, these references to giants appear to refer instead to the Philistines. [5]
The living creatures, living beings, or chayyoth (Hebrew: חַיּוֹת, romanized: ḥayyōṯ) are a class of heavenly beings in Jewish mythology. They are described in the prophet Ezekiel 's vision of the heavenly chariot in the first and tenth chapters of the Book of Ezekiel .
Throughout many legends they appear as villains, sorcerers, monsters, ogres, or even helpers of the protagonist. It is usually necessary to overcome the div to get his aid. After defeating the div , one must attach a horseshoe, a needle or an iron ring on his body to enslave them.
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Gremlin – Creatures that sabotage airplanes; Griffin – Lion-eagle hybrid; Grigori (Christian, Jewish, and Islamic mythology) – Fallen angels, father of Nephilim; Grim (English and Scandinavian) – Tutelary spirits of churches; Grim Reaper (Worldwide) – Death angel often thought to be God's/Satan's assistant
Animals of the Bible is a book illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop with text compiled by Helen Dean Fish from the Bible. Released by J. B. Lippincott Company , it was the first recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1938.