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Manticores and Chimeras
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In Greek mythology, what is a Manticore?
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A creature with the body of a lion, the head of a human, and the tail of a scorpion.
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The Manticore is a mythical creature often depicted with the body of a lion, the head of a human, and the tail of a scorpion. It is said to have a voracious appetite and to be able to shoot venomous spines from its tail.