
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 …
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 ...
Bellerophon – Mythopedia
Jul 7, 2023 · Bellerophon, son of Poseidon, was a hero from Corinth. He was best known for taming the winged horse Pegasus and for doing battle with the Chimera and other vicious foes.
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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.
Orthus – Mythopedia
Mar 24, 2023 · Orthus, child of Echidna and Typhoeus, was a fierce two-headed dog. He guarded the cattle of Geryon, which Heracles was sent to steal as one of his Twelve Labors. Both …