On the Topic of Mythological Animals, and Their Possible Modern Applications

[HollowOfHaze]

Choose any animal from mythology, and explain why you think it could contribute to the functioning of today's society, or offer a capability which would be exceedingly useful in the modern world. Animals can also speak human languages, have a human-hybrid structure, or an almost entirely human appearance while maintaining their unique qualities, if only to fit better into human society.


For me, I would have to say the Nemean Lion, as its near-impenetrable skin would serve well in occupations which might involve possible bodily harm, such as construction, law enforcement, and rescue. The extra strength and the impervious claws wouldn't hurt either.

[anoni]

Medusa probably, transmuting any material, no matter how soft, into a hard, firm stone structure would be incredibly useful in engineering. You could mold a delicate shape with a very flexible material, then have it turn to stone to make the shape consistently hard and rigid.

[BennyJackdaw]

Ooh, I know! The almiraj! It would be useful for... well... nothing really.

I wouldn't mind having a Choujin-Obake for a companion, especially in dark places where he can light dark areas, and you can have your hands free at the same time. I could probably think of more, but I'm not as big an expert on mythological creatures as I want to think.

[MrRazot]

I think a farmed hydra could easily solve world hunger.