In Greek mythology the khimaira (chimera) was a monstrous beast which ravaged the countryside of Lykia in Anatolia. The chimera is made up of 3 animals/ creatures, the body and head of a lion, a goat's head on its back and a serpentine tail and in some cases or picture it has a snakes head. It was a female monster killed by Bellerophon.
Examples of chimera in Greek mythology
Examples of chimera in Greek mythology
(sources; www.theoi.com, www.eaudrey.com)
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