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chimaera

 

[ kษชหˆmษชษ™rษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythological creature

In Greek mythology, the Chimaera is a fire-breathing female monster. It typically depicted as a creature with the body and head of a lion, a goat's head protruding from its back, and a tail that ends with a snake's head. The Chimaera symbolizes the chaotic nature of many myths and is known for its fearsome and fierce characteristics. As a fantastical being, it represents the blending of different creatures and serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and divine punishment.

Synonyms

beast, creation, monster.

Examples of usage

  • The hero fought bravely against the Chimaera in the epic tale.
  • Many ancient art pieces depict the Chimaera surrounded by flames.
  • In modern literature, the Chimaera appears as a symbol of unattainable dreams.
  • The legend of the Chimaera highlights the dangers of monster encounters in Greek mythology.

Translations

Translations of the word "chimaera" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Quimera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฎเฅ‡เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chimรคre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Khimera

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฅั–ะผะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Chimera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒกใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Chimรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Quimera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Kimera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค๋ฉ”๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠู…ูŠุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Chimรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Chimรฉra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‡็พŽๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Himera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Kรญmรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฅะธะผะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kimera

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Quimera

Etymology

The word 'Chimaera' originates from the ancient Greek term 'ฮงฮฏฮผฮฑฮนฯฮฑ', which refers to a mythological creature often characterized by its composite nature. The etymology of 'Chimaera' is linked to the word 'chimaera', which means 'to create' or 'to form' in Greek. This reflects the creature's mixture of different animal parts. The Chimaera was mentioned in various works of Greek literature, including Homer's Iliad and in the works of Hesiod. Over time, the term has also been used in modern contexts to represent something that is fantastical or composed of incongruous parts, extending beyond its original mythological roots. Today, 'Chimaera' can also refer to biological concepts, particularly in genetics and biology, where it denotes an organism that contains genetically distinct cells.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,310, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.