The ancient Greeks believed monsters lurked on land, underwater, in the sky, and below Earths surface in the Underworld. Many tales tell of the Greek heroes who faced them. Plays, poems, paintings, and sculptures commemorating these tales have survived for centuriesand artists in all genres include them in their works. One of ancient mythologys most horrible monsters was a fire-breathing lion with a snake for a tail and a goats head rising from the middle of her back. The Chimaera wreaked havoc in her native land by ...
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The ancient Greeks believed monsters lurked on land, underwater, in the sky, and below Earths surface in the Underworld. Many tales tell of the Greek heroes who faced them. Plays, poems, paintings, and sculptures commemorating these tales have survived for centuriesand artists in all genres include them in their works. One of ancient mythologys most horrible monsters was a fire-breathing lion with a snake for a tail and a goats head rising from the middle of her back. The Chimaera wreaked havoc in her native land by snatching up and eating livestock and people. It wasnt until a young warrior named Bellerophon tamed another creature born from a monstera huge flying horsethat this three-headed beast could be stopped. Read a version of the Chimaera myth, and learn a little about how this wild and unlikely story might have come to be.
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Ex-library book. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting.
Add this copy of The Chimaera (Monsters in Myth) to cart. $40.23, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Mitchell Lane Publishers.
