45 Scary and Disturbing Mythical Creatures from Around the World #Infographic

Mythical creatures are not real. In fact, the word mythical itself means "fictitious" or "occurring in or characteristic of folk tales or myths". So why are we still so afraid of them? Why do we hold onto that thread of possibility that one might be lurking around the next corner? It's difficult to say. Some believe it's because we like to feel scared, or that it's in human nature to believe that monsters exist. One things for sure: cultures from civilizations around the world and since the dawn of time have been telling tales of monstrosities in the night and creatures that carry children off without a trace.

This infographic chart, from the online costume store CostumeCraze.com, showcases 45 of the most horrendous and terrifying legendary and mythical creatures of all time. Don't worry, this doesn't include big foot, or the loch ness monster, these are much more sinister.