Hippalectryon is a relatively unknown Greek mythology creature because it is not featured in any of the legends or folktales. However, hippalectryon can be found in sculptures and ceramics thus proving that it indeed was part of the Greek culture.

Part rooster (hind) part horse (front), it was a type of fantastic hybrid creature of Ancient Greek folklore which also had a tail, wings and hind legs. Its color varied between red, yellow, and brown. It was one of the strangest creatures to ever belong to ancient Greek culture.

The oldest known representation of the hippalectryon dates back to the 9th century BC, and the motif grows most common in the 6th century, notably in vase painting and sometimes as statues, often shown with a rider. It was also featured on some pieces of currency. A few literary works of the 5th century mention the beast, most notably Aeschylus and Aristophanes, who used it as one of his favorite insults. To date, no myths have been found that are related to it.

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