| Chimera | |
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| Appeared in | Series 1 |
| Number | 30 |
| Point Value | 10 |
Chimera is monster #30 from the Series 1 figures.
Series 1[]
Official Biography[]
Species: Animal Hybrid
Born: 4,000 years ago in Greece
Size: 7 Feet Tall
Habitat: Lives atop an active volcano in Asia Minor
The origins of this strange and ferocious monster remain a mystery. The Chimera has the head of a lion, a poisonous snake for a tail and a goat's head rising up from its back. This female monster's multi-headed appearance is easily understood, considering her brother is Cerebus [28] and her mother is Hydra [#2] (and you thought your family was strange!) The Chimera not only looks mean, but breathes a stream of fire that will roast more than your marshmallows! Viciously attacking anyone who comes near her, the Chimera can be slain by throwing a lead-tipped spear into her mouth. The Chimera's fiery breath will melt the lead, completely burying her insides.
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Video Game (1992)[]
Origin[]
In Greek mythology, the Chimera was one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna and a sibling of of monsters like Cerberus and the Hydra. When this monster became fully-grown, it terrorized the Greek city of Lycia, killing many people and resisting any attempts on its life. The beast was thought to be invincible until the Greek hero Bellerophon set out to slay it. Riding atop the winged horse Pegasus, Bellerophon was able to dodge the Chimera's fiery breath and rammed his lead-tipped spear into the monster's body, killing it.
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