mantichora

Thân thiện

A brave knight faces the fearsome mantichora in a rocky canyon.

Definition

Noun: A mythical, fearsome creature with the head of a human (often horned), the body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion. It is a legendary beast from ancient Persian mythology.

Usage

The word "mantichora" is used to refer specifically to this legendary hybrid monster. It is a formal and literary term, most commonly encountered in texts about mythology, fantasy literature, or historical bestiaries. - The ancient text described the mantichora as a man-eating beast with a deadly, venomous tail. - In the role-playing game, the heroes had to defeat a mantichora guarding the temple ruins.

Advanced Usage

• The creature is often depicted as a symbol of ferocity, danger, and the exotic unknown in classical and medieval lore.
• The term can be used metaphorically to describe something perceived as a terrifying or unnatural composite.
  • The critic described the new architectural design as a mantichora of clashing styles.

Variants and Related Words

• Manticore (noun): The more common and standard spelling for the same mythical creature.
• Mantiger (noun): A rare, archaic variant name for the creature.

Synonyms

• Chimera: (In a general sense) Any mythical monster composed of parts from different animals.
• Hybrid monster: A descriptive term for any creature formed from mixed species.

Notes on Different Meanings

"Mantichora" has only one specific meaning, referring to this particular mythical beast. It does not have other modern, literal definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• manticore
• manticora
• mantiger