Chimera

The Chimera in Greek Mythology had a body that was one third lion, one-third goat, and one-third snake, this monster was one of the most frightening beasts. Some stories say that it was one of offspring of Echinda and Typhon. Others say it was a group of creatures fused by the Gods and used as weapons. It was killed by Iobates and Pegasus. But this is only the Greek chimera; other mythological beliefs say that chimeras can be any different combination of two or more creatures fused together.

from Mythweb

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