Buraq
On the other hand, the Buraq is a legendary beast that appears in Islamic literature. It looks like a horse but has a peacock tail and a human face. What an unusual combination! We’re curious as to who considered it. This creature is known for transporting prophets to Heaven if you’re unfamiliar with the faith.
Buraq
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Hippalectryon
Let’s return to the Greek pantheon for a moment. The Hippalectryon is a cross between a horse and a rooster. According to Aristophanes, the Hippalectryon is “so comically ugly that it invited ridicule from those around it, thus sending bad away for life.” This quote from him can be found in The Frogs.
Hippalectryon