Greek and Roman Mythology: Mythical Creatures: Chimaera
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The chimaera was a fire breathing creature that had the parts of a
lion (foreparts), goat (back) and serpent (tail). This creature devasted many lands
(particularily Lycia) and was not conquered until the
hero
Pegasus, and shot arrows with lumps of lead into it.
Father: Tyhon
Mother: Echidna
Other Names: Chimera, Khimaira
Possible Children: Sphinx, Nemeian Lion
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