Mythical creatures are fascinating beings. They have been around for centuries and time has only made them more popular in our culture.

First, let's get to the question that you are probably wondering.

What is the strongest mythical creature? There's a lot to consider in this question, but the majority would say that dragons are at the top of their list.

Dragons have powerful fire breath as well as claws to tear through anything they come across.

This blog post will explore some of the most interesting contenders, like dragons, unicorns, griffins, chimeras.

Let's see which creatures make our list.

Top 30 Strongest & Powerful Mythical Creatures List:

1. Dragons

Fire-breathing dragons have their place in mythology as strong and dangerous creatures. Some can fly, and most are known for having the ability to burn down a whole city with only a few breaths. 

2. Chimera

A Chimera is a large animal made up of different animal body parts. The body tends to be portrayed as that of a lion, sometimes with the head of a goat or parts of a snake. This hybrid monster is incredibly strong and breathes fire.

3. Basilisks

Fans of Harry Potter may associate this creature with a few incidents at Hogwarts, but it has been around for much longer. Basilisks are big snakes that kill whoever looks them in the eye.

4. Sirens

As a sailor, and especially in the olden days, watching out for sirens was an inevitable part of their routine. Sirens are closely related to mermaids, but while mermaids are sometimes described as being good - sirens are not. A siren will lure its prey into the water and drown him.

5. Scylla

In the stories, Scylla lived in the deep waters on one side of the sea, while Charybdis lived on the other. When crossing you had to choose which way to go - knowing you might end up in the claws of either, and Scylla became known as the “lesser of two evils.”

6. Lamia

Lamia wasn’t always a monster, but after being transformed into one as a result of being forced to eat her children - this powerful mythical creature is now recurring in old stories as a being that eats the children of others for revenge.

7. Vampires

Vampires are powerful in many ways. They have a dangerous combination of intelligence and physical strength and are often described as sly beings that trick their victims into letting them into their homes where they go on to viciously attack their prey.

8. Werewolves

In tales where men are transformed into terrifying wolves every full moon, these are always described as strong and powerful beasts that can either kill you or turn you into a werewolf too. It is not uncommon for their strength to be called “supernatural” or “superhuman.”

9. The Yeti

The yeti, who is also known as a type of ape-like snowman, is part of Himalayan folklore. He supposedly lives in the mountains and attacks with claws, teeth, and pure strength, and many know him by the name of Abominable Snowman.

10. Zombies

The idea of the dead coming back to life only to try and kill us is not new, and zombies are feared in many cultures. Zombies are often described as brainless shells of the human they once were, which only has one remaining purpose - killing and eating humans.

11. Bigfoot

There are a few similarities between the Yeti and Bigfoot, as they are both considered to be ape-like and big. Bigfoot, however, is part of North American folklore, and many claims to have seen actual footprints out in the woods.

12. Medusa

There is no doubt about the fact that Medusa is powerful, and she is not an enemy you would like to run into, as you are likely to lose. The snakes on her head are bad enough, but Medusa is also intelligent, malicious, and calculating.

13. Loch Ness Monster

While no actual proof has been found, the Loch Ness Monster is believed by many to exist. It supposedly lurks in the lake of Loch Ness, and its size alone suggests that we are dealing with a big and incredibly powerful creature.

14. Jersey Devil

The tale of the Jersey Devil originates in southern New Jersey as well as in Philadelphia, and it is considered a frightening animal with the body of a bird, hooves, and a blood-curling scream.

15. Minotaur

Minotaurs are hybrid creatures, with the head (and tail) of a powerful bull, and the body of a man. One is believed to guard a massive labyrinth - sitting in the center waiting for someone to accidentally stumble upon him, and he is considerably stronger and more powerful than your average human. 

16. Manticore

A manticore is said to have a lion’s body, a scorpion’s stinging tail, and the face of a human man, and they are usually found in Persian folklore. They are also said to have spines similar to those of a porcupine.

17. Nagas

In Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, a Naga is a creature that is half cobra and half-human. They aren’t usually dangerous to humans but can be, and they are considered to be both handsome and powerful.

18. Griffins

Griffin - Other names for this creature are gryphon and griffon. A muscular and powerful creature like this has the body of a strong lion and the head of an eagle.

19. Qilins

Chinese mythology talks about a creature called a Qilin, and it is similar to a chimera with parts that appear to belong to different animals. The Qilin is both physically powerful and powerful when it comes to its cultural significance. 

20. Phoenixes

A creature that can rise from the ashes - regenerate and come back to life after death, can only be considered incredibly powerful. Phoenixes are large birds with colorful feathers, and they are sometimes believed to have healing powers.

21. Leviathan

Leviathan was originally a sea serpent in Judaism, but a few more recent stories use the name to describe a large and powerful dragon. 

22. Pegasus

Pegasus is a winged horse in Greek mythology, with large wings that allowed him to fly high and far both on his own and with human passengers.

23. Hydra

The Lernean Hydra is a nine-headed water snake, known for being almost impossible to kill. Whenever you cut off one of the nine heads, two additional heads grow out as a replacement.

24. Scorpion Man

It is all in the name when it comes to the Scorpion Man, and this impressive mythical creature has the body of a scorpion and the torso and head of a man.

25. Callisto

Callisto was once a small and delicate nymph, but stories tell the tale of how she was transformed into a strong and hideous bear by Hera.

26. Barghest

Any old tales originating in northern England are likely to mention the Barghest, or the Grim, which is another name for it. It is a large dog-like creature with terrifying features, and it is believed to have the ability to foresee the death of people.

27. Adarna Bird

There are many similarities between an Adama bird and a phoenix, yet they are not exactly the same. This massive bird is part of many tales in the Philippines; it is known for singing seven different songs, and after each song, the bird becomes stronger and more beautiful.

28. Bugbears

Bugbears may or may not bear a certain resemblance to goblins, but there are also indicators (such as the name) that this demon-type creature would be more similar to a big and strong bear. Bugbears are something parents can use to scare their children into behaving properly. 

29. Valkyrie

When someone is deadly injured in battle, Valkyrie decides if the warrior dies or if he gets to live. Those who die are brought to the hall of the afterlife, where Odin rules.

30. Chupacabra

There are many ways to define the chupacabra or chupacabras, and while you sometimes find it described as an almost alien-like creature or a lizard, the most common description paints it as something more similar to a scruffy and vicious dog.