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  1. Chimera – Mythopedia

    Mar 22, 2023 · The Chimera was a monster with a hybrid body: part lion, part snake, and part goat. The hero Bellerophon tracked the Chimera to its remote mountain lair and killed it with the help of his …

  2. What is a chimera? - New Scientist

    A chimera is an individual whose body is composed of cells that are genetically distinct, as if they are from different individuals – and sometimes they really are from different individuals ...

  3. Bellerophon – Mythopedia

    Jul 7, 2023 · Bellerophon Slays the Chimera Bellerophon’s most glorious moment was probably his battle with the Chimera. The Chimera was a monster combining the features of a goat, a lion, and a …

  4. Plant skin grafts could result in new kinds of vegetables

    Apr 2, 2025 · A company in the Netherlands says it has perfected a way to create "graft chimeras" with the skin of one plant and the innards of another

  5. Creature Names - Mythopedia

    Creature names: Origin, structure, and meaning From the three-headed dragons of Greek myth to creepy crawlies, the world of fantasy creatures is an endless abundance of mystery. Let’s explore the …

  6. Minotaur Names – Dungeons & Dragons - Mythopedia

    Unleash your inner beast with our Dungeons & Dragons minotaur name generator. Find formidable and powerful names for your male and female minotaur champions.

  7. Pegasus – Mythopedia

    Mar 24, 2023 · Pegasus was an immortal winged horse who sprang to life from Medusa’s blood after she was slain. He was eventually tamed and bridled by the hero Bellerophon, who rode him into …

  8. Echidna – Mythopedia

    Mar 22, 2023 · Echidna was a primeval female monster, usually represented as a woman from the waist up and a snake from the waist down. She was said to have been the mother of some of the most …

  9. Half human, half beast? - New Scientist

    Jun 21, 2005 · The “human dignity” argument underscores a devilish catch-22: the better a chimera serves as a research model for actual human biology, the more risk there is that it will acquire human ...

  10. Sphinx – Mythopedia

    Mar 25, 2023 · The Sphinx was a hybrid creature, usually represented with the features of a woman and a lion, as well as (sometimes) the wings of a bird. The Sphinx plagued the Greek city of Thebes until …