Buraq
The Buraq, on the other hand, is a mythical creature that exists in Islam. It is a horse-like being that has a peacock tail and a human face. What a strange combination! We wonder who came up with that. In case you are not familiar with the religion, this creature is known to take prophets to Heaven.
Buraq
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Hippalectryon
Let us head over to the Greek pantheon next. The Hippalectryon is a creature that is half-rooster and half-horse. According to playwright Aristophanes, the Hippalectryon is “so comically ugly that it invited laughter from people around, thus driving evil away for good.” You are going to find this quote of his from The Frogs.
Hippalectryon
