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Monday, February 28, 2011

Creature Mondays

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The chimera is another creature from Typhon and Echidna. According to Homer, the chimera had a lion head, a goat middle, and a snake behind. Hesiod said the chimera had three heads and the goat head can breathe fire.

In Greek mythology, Bellerophon kills the chimera with the help of Pegasus. He attaches a block of lead to the end of his spear and shoves it into its throat. The lead melts and the chimera suffocates.
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8 comments:

  1. CiaraFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love Greek mythology. Thanks for sharing this.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    As you know if you've been to my blog http://caenus.blogspot.com I Love, Love, Love mythology. Thanks for sharing this. The Chimera was definitely a force to be reckoned with.

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  3. TracyFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I'll have to share this with my son. He is eleven and loves Greek Mythology so he will enjoy this post. Thanks...

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  4. Cherie ReichFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Chimeras are pretty nifty creatures. I love the picture you found. :)

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  5. Talli RolandFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Yikes, what a way to die! Scary.

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  6. Golden EagleFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    That looks--and sounds--like one formidable creature . . .

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  7. A. B. KeuserFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Love this brief blurb on the creature. Thanks for sharing :D

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  8. Colene MurphyFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love chimeras!!!

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