There are some fascinating creatures mentioned in the Bible, and some of them have had scholars debating for centuries. While a few of the most bizarre creatures in scripture probably owe a bit to poetic license (especially the ones that people see in visions), others seem to be real animals that existed at the time.

The beasts in Revelation with multiple heads are hopefully just symbolic, but the huge animals described in the book of Job sure sound real. From the biblical depictions of angels that are decidedly not kid-friendly to the mentions of unicorns and dragons (yes, seriously), let’s take a look at some incredibly bizarre creatures described in the Bible.