Echidna is an immortal creature, half-woman and half-snake. Living deep within the caves, she prefers a life of isolation. Take care not to intrude on her space - she won't hesitate to kill to preserve her peace and quiet. With her partner Typhon, the hundred-headed serpentine horror, she is the mother of many monstrous children, including multi-headed hellhounds Orthrus and Cerberus, the fearsome serpent Hydra, and the fire-breathing Chimera. She lives only to protect her children. It's probably best not to get on her bad side. Instinct: To protect her family

• Rip flesh from the bone
• Summon her monstrous children
• Sprout snake heads from wounds, healing completely