female monsters
Ancient Greece
Lamia, the Man-Devouring Goddess of Greek Mythology
Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter, known as a man-eating monster.
Ancient Greece
Medusa, the Most Fearsome Figure of Greek Mythology
The representation of females in Greek mythology, including Medusa, has often showed men's fear of female power and their need to control it.