Multi-Headed Hydra: The fearsome Hydra from Greek mythology famously had multiple heads that grew back when chopped off. However, the number of heads varied depending on the storyteller. Some accounts placed the number at nine, while others claimed it could be anywhere from fifty to a hundred! excerpt taken from the article "10 Fun Facts of the Day: Mythical Creatures" from BladenOnline.com 18 Jul 2024.