Mummies were cinematically depicted as fearsome monsters as well. These traits are portrayed as amusing, not fearsome or particularly deadly. Typhon was the most fearsome monster of Greek mythology. Hammerstein tells of a battle against the fearsome Stalins, colossal war robots. In one poem Gyges and the "fiery Chimaera" are given as examples of fearsome creatures. The Bronze Race was fearsome and warlike. In some myths they are benign, in others fearsome and malevolent. The predatory fossa attack the lemurs, but are scared off by Alex's fearsome appearance. Taweret bears physical aspects of both a fertility goddess and a fearsome protective deity. It has nodding mandarins in niches and fearsome winged dragons, designed by Robert Jones. In 2009, IGN ranked her as the series' most fearsome villain. There are many both benevolent and fearsome depictions of Shiva. His chariot, drawn by four black horses, made for a fearsome and impressive sight. The king cobra has a fearsome reputation. Sophytes gave Alexander one hundred and fifty dogs known for their fearsome strength and courage.