Well I think that the Divine Serpent is fine for Man.

Some things that are Irish in base that might be used for Man (since it's primarily Celtic).

Fomorians
Diedre of Sorrows

Perhaps not Pretenders as such, since I don't have enough mytholgical information on them. Just some things that might have some historical reference where they could be used as either pretenders or heroes.

... Hohoho Green Giant.

[ January 18, 2004, 15:48: Message edited by: Zen ]