👉 The term "crawtae" is a word from Greek mythology that refers to a type of creature, often depicted as a dragon or other mythical beast. In ancient Greek mythology, it was believed that these creatures were descended from the god Ares and his wife Demeter who were married in a mortal love affair. The name "crawtae" comes from the Latin word "crux," which means "corner," referring to the corner of the earth where the dragon resides.