- a Mythic Puppet paper pattern
- scissors
- crayons, markers, or paint
- rulers, sticks, or chopsticks
- tape
- Download and print a puppet from the choices below. Or draw your own creature puppet.
- Color in the puppet.
- Cut it out along the outlines.
- Tape one or two sticks (or rulers or chopsticks) to the back of the puppet.
Download a PDF of the puppet you would like to make.
Asian Dragon
The dragon king was a popular character in shadow puppet shows in Beijing, China. He lives in a palace at the bottom of the sea with his servants, the lobsters and shrimp.
Garuda
In shadow puppet shows in Thailand, the bird-man Garuda battles his archenemy, the snakelike Naga.
Pegasus
In Greek myths, this white, winged horse is a loyal companion to heroes as they battle monsters.