One Myth at a Time
Stories have always been my escape. Ever since I read Percy Jackson at 12, mythology has been my way of stepping into other worlds — places where magic and monsters aren’t just possible, they’re part of the everyday.
Recently, I picked up a mythological encyclopedia to expand my knowledge and revisit that sense of wonder. I wanted to imagine a world where these creatures of fantasy actually exist — and creating them brought me comfort, especially when real life felt too heavy.
All illustrations are hand-drawn and painted by me. This is an ongoing personal project exploring mythological creatures through a childlike, storybook lens — one page at a time.
Amphisbaena
This second creature in the series takes flight with the Anqa, a legendary bird from Arabian mythology. Elusive and golden, the Anqa is said to appear only once every age, soaring to the farthest horizons and resting where the sun sets. With wisdom born from countless eons, this ancient bird shares lessons that echo through time. Mysterious, powerful, and full of stories untold.
Anqa
This series starts, fittingly, at the beginning: with the Amphisbaena, a two-headed serpent from Greek mythology. Said to slither in both directions, it felt like the perfect first creature — strange, powerful, and just a little unsettling. Exactly how I like them.
