Buraq
The Buraq, on the other hand, is a mythical creature found in Islamic literature. It’s a horse-like creature with a peacock tail and a human face. What an odd combination! We’re curious who thought of that. If you are unfamiliar with the religion, this creature is known for transporting prophets to Heaven.
Buraq
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Hippalectryon
Let’s move on to the Greek pantheon. The Hippalectryon is a hybrid of a rooster and a horse. The Hippalectryon, according to Aristophanes, is “so comically ugly that it invited laughter from people around it, thus driving evil away for good.” You will find this quote of his in The Frogs.
Hippalectryon
