is a specific kind of: mythical being | monster.

is a broader term that covers: legendary creature | amphisbaena | basilisk | centaur | Cerberus, hellhound | Chimaera, Chimera | cockatrice | dragon, firedrake | Geryon | Gorgon | griffin, griffon, gryphon | Harpy | Hydra | leviathan | mantichora, manticora, manticore, mantiger | Minotaur | Nemean lion | roc | salamander | Sphinx | troll | Typhoeus | Typhon | loup-garou, lycanthrope, werewolf, wolfman ... show more.

instances of which are: Python | Erinyes, Eumenides, Fury.