Chimera (Noun)

Meaning 1

(Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a fearsome creature that was said to be able to breathe fire.
  • The Chimera was described as having the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.
  • According to legend, the Chimera was the daughter of Typhon, a powerful giant, and was said to terrorize the land of Lycia.
  • The Chimera's ability to breathe fire made it a formidable opponent in battle, striking fear into the hearts of even the bravest warriors.
  • In art and literature, the Chimera has been depicted as a symbol of the dangers of unchecked power and the destructive forces of nature.

Synonyms

  • Chimaera

Hypernyms

  • Mythical Creature

Related Words

  • Chimeral (adjective)
  • Chimerical (adjective)

Meaning 2

A grotesque product of the imagination.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Chimaera

Hypernyms

  • Mental Imagery
  • Imagery
  • Imaging

Related Words

  • Chimeral (adjective)
  • Chimeric (adjective)
  • Chimerical (adjective)
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