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In medieval times, mythical beasts were used on shields, as part of a family's heraldry, as art work in cathedrals, in tapestries, and in stories and myths. Like all times everywhere, people in the Middle Ages loved a good story. 

Mystical Beasts 

Heraldic Beasts

Medieval Dragon Stories

Dragons (Chinese dragons)

Bestiary - Gargoyles

Gargoyles and Cathedrals

Medieval Culture and Gargoyles 

Unicorn Tapestries (met museum) 

Griffin pictures