The Mythical Creatures of London

(londonist.com)

47 points | by zeristor 146 days ago

8 comments

  • roryirvine 143 days ago
    They missed the Spriggan, a Cornish goat-man which can be seen clambering out of a railway arch alongside the path which runs from Finsbury Park to Highgate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkland_Walk#Spriggan_sculptu...
    • robinhouston 143 days ago
      It's amazing what you learn on HN! I walk and run up and down that path regularly, but I've never noticed the Spriggan. Next time I will look out for it. Thanks.
    • cenamus 143 days ago
      That is a fascinating wiki article, just spent a while going down that path
    • LargoLasskhyfv 143 days ago
      Huh? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spriggan_(manga)#Film

      Probably unrelated, but acceptable if Anime is your thing.

      It's sort of a mix between james blondian secret agent action and indiana jones on the hunt for lost ancient artifacts with superpowers.

  • masfuerte 143 days ago
    I enjoyed the article, but it's spoiled a little by a typo in the very first sentence:

    > Here by dragons.

  • DrBazza 143 days ago
  • ablation 143 days ago
    For anyone else who wants to dig into more of the lesser-spotted parts of London, here are a couple of other content creators/writers I enjoy:

    https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/

    https://www.youtube.com/@JagoHazzard (mostly train/tube-related but does go a bit broader too)

  • wdfx 143 days ago
    There are sphinx and dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park (SE London).
  • stronglikedan 143 days ago
    Seems like the author should consult the comment section here to complete their collection. I wonder how long before this list outgrows the list in the article.
  • Detrytus 143 days ago
    They don’t even mention The Beast of London from Neil Gaiman’s “Neverwhere”. Or Mr Coup, or Vandemar.
  • throw902390 143 days ago
    How about werewolves? The mythical nonexistent creatures, never officially acknowledged, yet they take thousands rape victim every day! Even decapitated police officer on streets of London in a broad daylight!

    Mythical non existent creatures live among us!