Entity: CHIMERA
CHIMERA is a mythical creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as a fire-breathing she-monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. In modern usage, it refers to an unrealizable dream or a fantastical, impossible idea.
CHIMERA
Etymology
The term 'CHIMERA' originates from Greek mythology, referring to a fire-breathing she-monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
Definition
CHIMERA is a mythical creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as a fire-breathing she-monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. In modern usage, it refers to an unrealizable dream or a fantastical, impossible idea.
Historical Context
In Greek mythology, the CHIMERA was a fearsome creature that terrorized the land, representing the impossible and unattainable.
Cultural Significance
The concept of CHIMERA has been widely used in art, literature, and popular culture to symbolize the unattainable or the fantastical. It serves as a metaphor for dreams that are beyond reach.
Related Concepts
CHIMERA is often associated with other mythical creatures and fantastical beings in various cultures, each embodying different aspects of the human imagination.
See Also
- Greek Mythology
- Mythical Creatures
- Fantasy Fiction
A mythical creature from Greek mythology with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent, symbolizing an unattainable dream or an imaginative concept.