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A chimera (/ k aɪ ˈ m ɪər ə /) is a type of grotesque depicting a mythical combination of multiple animals (sometimes including humans). [1] Grotesque are often called gargoyles , although the term gargoyle refers to figures carved specifically to drain water away from the sides of buildings.
A gargoyle monster as depicted in the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. The gargoyle is a fantasy and horror monster inspired by the appearance of bestial grotesque statues in architecture – particularly those sculpted to decorate the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris during its 19th-century reconstruction, rather than actual medieval statuary.
Gargoyles of Notre-Dame de Paris Dragon-headed gargoyle of the Tallinn Town Hall, Estonia Gargoyle of the Vasa Chapel at Wawel in Kraków, Poland. In architecture, and specifically Gothic architecture, a gargoyle (/ ˈ ɡ ɑːr ɡ ɔɪ l /) is a carved or formed grotesque [1]: 6–8 with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building, thereby preventing it ...
According to Greek mythology, [1] the Chimera, Chimaera, Chimæra, or Khimaira (/ k aɪ ˈ m ɪər ə, k ɪ-/ ky-MEER-ə, kih-; Ancient Greek: Χίμαιρα, romanized: Chímaira, lit. 'she-goat') [ 2 ] was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature from Lycia , Asia Minor , composed of different animal parts.
Bernard is Dante Alighieri's last guide, in Divine Comedy, as he travels through the Empyrean. [36] John Calvin and Martin Luther quoted Bernard several times [37] in support of the doctrine of Sola Fide. [38] [39] Calvin also quotes him in setting forth his doctrine of forensic alien righteousness, or as it is commonly called imputed ...
Save This Life was removed from the American Animal Hospital Association's lookup tool after it was notified about search issues with the microchip company, Chief Value Officer Keith Chamberlain said.
A man passes by a painting of Israeli female observer soldiers who were kidnaped during Hamas' Oct. 7 deadly attack and were supposed to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal ...
Coldstone is the spirit of a deceased gargoyle from the Wyvern clan resurrected through science and sorcery into a cyborg body by David Xanatos. [17] He was formed from the remains of three different gargoyles (usually called Coldstone or "Othello", his mate Coldfire or "Desdemona", and his rival Coldsteel or "Iago"), [18] [19] and each personality remains mostly intact.