Chimaera

(Chimae′ra). A wild illusion, personified in the monster slain by Bellerophon. It had the head and breast of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. It used to vomit fire. “... And on the craggy top Chimera dwells, with lion’s face and mane, A goat’s rough body and a serpent’s train.” Pope. “First, dire Chimera’s conquest was enjoined, A mingled monster of no mortal kind. Behind, a dragon’s fiery tail was spread, A goat’s rough body bore a lion’s head, Her pitchy nostrils flaky flames expire, Her gaping throat emits infernal fire.” Milton.