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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Chimaera

Chimaera Greek Mythology 1Chimaera is one of Greek creature myths. Formed in lion body and head, some describe it with claws. Has three heads, that are: goat, lion, and snake. This myth creature can breathe fire as it's weapon. Legend said that Chimaera is a monster killed by Bellerophon. Bellerophon was send by King Iobates of Lycia, to clear Lycia region from monsters. Actually, this task is a tricky one, in order that Bellerophon would never return, but it was wrong.

Chimaera Greek Mythology

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