👉 Charnidas is a mythical creature from ancient Greek mythology, often depicted in stories and myths as a giant bear with skin or fur that resembles a lion's mane. It was associated with the god Poseidon and was said to have been born from the waters of the sea. The term "charnidas" is derived from the Greek word "charon," which means "to rise" or "rise above," and "dias," which refers to "hair."