Chimera (mythology) - Wikipedia In figurative use, derived from the mythological meaning, "chimera" refers to an unrealistic, or unrealisable, wild, foolish or vain dream, notion or objective
Chimaera - Greek Mythology The Chimaera was a hybrid monster in Greek mythology, child of Typhoeus and Echidna and sibling of Cerberus and the Lernaean Hydra It had the head and body of a lion, as well as the head of a goat that was attached to its back, and a tail that ended on a head of a snake
Chimaera | Definition Facts | Britannica Chimaeras are tapered fishes with large pectoral and pelvic fins, large eyes, and two dorsal fins, the first preceded by a sharp spine They have slender tails, from which the name ratfish, applied to some, has been derived
Chimaera - The Shark Trust Also known as ghost sharks Chimaera are closely related to sharks, skates and rays But they diverged from their shark relatives around 400 million years ago
The Legend of the Chimaera: A Creature of Many Faces The Chimaera is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic creatures in ancient mythology Defined as a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid, the Chimaera is typically depicted as having the body of a goat, the head of a lion, and a tail that ends with the head of a serpent
Chimaera - Wikipedia Chimaera teeth are unique among vertebrates, due to their mode of mineralization Most of each plate is formed by relatively soft osteodentin, but the active edges are supplemented by a unique hypermineralized tissue called pleromin
The Myth of the Chimaera: The Fusion of Legends and Monsters Traditionally depicted as having the body and head of a lion, a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail, the Chimaera embodies the concept of hybridization in mythological creatures Its significance spans various ancient cultures, symbolizing chaos, fear, and the unknown
Chimera | Description Story | Britannica Chimera, or chimère, in architecture, is a term loosely used for any grotesque, fantastic, or imaginary beast used in decoration The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn