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5 4 Clymene Moth

Clymene Moth

by JakubkoNew York, USA

This moth is believed to have been named after Clymene, a member of Greek

1 4 Copper Leaf

Copper Leaf

by elapjDapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines

Also known as Sunset Bells, Black Flamingo, and Chrysothemis. The name is taken ...

0 0 Koi

Koi

by Inori_พัทยา, Chon Buri, Thailand

In Japan conceder as a lucky fish there for it occur as a special animal in ...

1 1 pommogranate

pommogranate

by SureshScarborough, Trinidad and Tobago

contains medicinal properties it also called the fruit of love from greek ...

4 3 Jumping Spider (Male)

Jumping Spider (Male)

by AtulMaharashtra, India

mythology. Brettos (Βρεττος) was a son of ...

0 1 Ash

Ash

by Mutter_ShibulbaGöttingen, Niedersachsen (Landmasse), Germany

Deciduous tree, widely distributed over central Europe. Often found on ...

0 0 Kapok

Kapok

by CristinaVillegasSan Luis Potosí, Mexico

Is a tropical tree, the Kapok is a sacred symbol in Maya

0 0 Taro

Taro

by SudachiHawaiʻi, USA

a staple crop for the Hawaiians and their

2 5 कमल Lotus

कमल Lotus

by Sachin ZaveriAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

mythology of ancient India and has been an ...

2 7 Spotted Owlet

Spotted Owlet

by KanikaPalAlwar, Rajasthan, India

white. This species is nocturnal but is sometimes seen in the day. In Hindu ...

4 5 Jumping Spider (Male)

Jumping Spider (Male)

by SatyenMMaharashtra, India

mythology. Brettos was a son of Heracles.

0 1 Speckled Wood

Speckled Wood

by SteveDanielsΔήμος Ιεράπετρας, Κρήτη, Greece

Mythology: Red Butterfly Gorge ...

1 0 Red Admiral

Red Admiral

by SteveDanielsΔήμος Ιεράπετρας, Κρήτη, Greece

Mythology: Red Butterfly Gorge ...

4 2 Indian Palm Squirrel

Indian Palm Squirrel

by duttagupta35504Rajasthan, India

An Indian palm squirrel looking for breakfast- and finding it!

0 0 Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider

by Wild ThingsThane, Maharashtra, India

Hyllus was the son of Heracles and Deianira in Greek

0 2 Andromeda (Fetterbush)

Andromeda (Fetterbush)

by R.GarciaPortugal

, according to Greek mythology the home of ...

0 0 Mistletoe

Mistletoe

by IoannisÎle-de-France, Tromelin Island

middle of winter. Very present in many

31 9 Hoatzin

Hoatzin

by James NelsonCapelo, Loreto, Peru

mythological dragon photos I have seen.

9 4 The European Peacock

The European Peacock

by MauronFederacija Bosne i Hercegovine, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from ...

2 0 Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider

by Wild ThingsKarnataka, India

mythology. Brettos who was a son of ...

5 0 Hyllus Jumping Spider

Hyllus Jumping Spider

by Ashutosh DudhatraTambon Khlong Sok, Chang Wat Surat Thani, Thailand

in Greek mythology

3 0 Longhorn Beetle

Longhorn Beetle

by John B.Palauig, Central Luzon, Philippines

back to a figure from Greek mythology: ...

0 2 Peacock butterfly

Peacock butterfly

by KevinKaviParis, Île-de-France, Tromelin Island

genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek

2 1 Japanese Sea Nettle

Japanese Sea Nettle

by artistatheartChattanooga, Tennessee, USA

there to be 12 valid species.[2] The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies ...

2 22 Indian Peafowl

Indian Peafowl

by SatyenMehtaUttarakhand, India

Seen here is an adult male ready to dance. Indian

6 6 Black Witch Moth - Mariposa de la muerte

Black Witch Moth - Mariposa de la muerte

by FelipeVelozaAntioquia, Colombia

From the Noctuidae family, its a nocturnal moth, a very important distinctive ...

0 0 Mint

Mint

by joanbstanleyDenton, Texas, USA

Perennial. Widely variable genus of herbs, with many different flavors ...

0 0 Aconite

Aconite

by haydeZakopane, małopolskie, Poland

mythology it was created from Cerberus' ...

4 1 European Peacock

European Peacock

by BrinschkMünster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek

2 0 Slipper Winkle Shells

Slipper Winkle Shells

by Bernadette SEgypt

Shells of saltwater snails (Nerita) found scattered along the shore

0 0 Indian Peafowl (παγώνι)

Indian Peafowl (παγώνι)

by DespinaTsafetopoulouΔήμος Καρδίτσας, Περιφέρεια Θεσσαλίας, Greece

ancient Greek mythology, when giant Argus ...

1 0 Psyche

Psyche

by agravateDavao del Sur, Philippines

The Psyche is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae and is common in ...

1 2 Polyphemus Moth

Polyphemus Moth

by BrianRutterBloomington, Indiana, USA

with Greek mythology, had difficulty ...

3 0 White stork

White stork

by mary.gallo.mBaltimore, Maryland, USA

bird because of its mythological ...

1 0 Stick Insect, Phasmid - Female

Stick Insect, Phasmid - Female

by AlbertKangTawau, Sabah, Malaysia

-up Pic#1. The name of the genus was derived from Greek

0 0 Common Yarrow

Common Yarrow

by AarongunnarWisconsin, USA

Genus name is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek

3 0 Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider

by Wild ThingsKarnataka, India

genus name is taken from Greek mythology. ...

0 2 White Asphodel

White Asphodel

by Janice ParrAydın, Turkey

These are part of the lily family. On average they were about 2 to 3 feet tall ...

0 0 Ring-tailed Lemur

Ring-tailed Lemur

by Kevin Kavi北京, 北京 Beijing, Paracel Islands

after the lemures (ghosts or spirits) of Roman

0 1 Narcis

Narcis

by UrosVeseliБеоград, Grad Beograd, Serbia

The name Narcissus is derived from the Greek word Naraku, so stunned. Narcissus ...

1 0 Frangipani चम्पा

Frangipani चम्पा

by Sachin ZaveriAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

In Hindu mythology[citation needed], there ...

0 2 Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen

by lillian.steenblik.hwangHawaiʻi, USA

Slate gray feathers. Has a darker head and neck, the base of the bill a front ...

0 0 Andean Condor

Andean Condor

by JillBlackCusco, Peru

Spotted a young condor and adult birds at a wildlife refuge between cusco and ...

2 2 The Jacobin Cuckoo,

The Jacobin Cuckoo,

by Ashok N PulliyerengiChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

associated with a bird in Indian mythology ...

4 5 Crested Cuckoo

Crested Cuckoo

by VincentVanurTamil Nadu, India

to the timing of its arrival. It has been associated with a bird in Indian ...

1 0 Water Lily

Water Lily

by BrinschkMünster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

". The nymphs in Greek mythology were ...

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