Chimera

Chimera

From Lycia you breathe your fiery air
a lioness head
a portent of dread

Center a goat
you growl and gloat
yes but for how long

The snake head tail
will try to prevail
but alas
to no avail

Long did you reign
on distant plane
a fortold disaster
now try you in vein
your land to claim

Bellerophon and Pegasus
will soon be your demise
dread omen of storms
look to the skies

your fire you will not breathe
upon mortal men
oh Chimera your time is at end
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Bellerophon was a famous Greek hero, mostly known for defeating Chimera, a fire-breathing mythical monster. He was also recognised by riding white Pegasus which was a sort of a gift from Athena for his devotion to the goddess. Bellerophon was, according to Homer's Iliad, a son of Glaucus and Eurymede of Corinth.

Bellerophon, hero known for defeating Chimera - Greek Gods
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