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“Ammit waited beneath the scales. She was not a punishment. She was the end of the record.”
— Egyptian Legends, Mythological Creatures”
― Mythological Creatures, Mythological Creatures Field Guide: Egyptian Legends: Meet 15 of Egypt's Most Powerful Gods and Monsters

“The Nian came once a year, and feared three things: fire, loud noise, and the colour red. Every New Year since has been a warding-off that most people have forgotten was ever one.”
— Chinese Beasts, Mythological Creatures”
― Mythological Creatures, Mythological Creatures Field Guide: Chinese Beasts: Meet 15 of Ancient China's Most Incredible Creatures

“Fenrir had harmed no one. The gods chained him for something he had not done yet — and the chaining is what made certain he would.”
— Norse Sagas, Mythological Creatures”
― Mythological Creatures, Mythological Creatures Field Guide: Norse Sagas: Meet 15 of the Viking World's Mightiest Beasts

“The labyrinth was not built to keep the Minotaur in. It was built so that no one would have to look at him.”
— Greek Myths, Mythological Creatures”
― Mythological Creatures, Mythological Creatures Field Guide: Greek Myths: Meet 15 of Ancient Greece's Most Fearsome Monsters

“Bow to a kappa and it will bow back. The water spills from the dish on its head, and its strength goes with it. Good manners, not courage.”
— Japanese Yokai, Mythological Creatures”
― Mythological Creatures, Mythological Creatures Field Guide: Japanese Yokai: Meet 15 of Japan's Most Legendary Creatures