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Quiz about The Chimaera
Quiz about The Chimaera

The Chimaera Trivia Quiz


The Chimaera (or Chimera) is one of mythology's frightening creatures. This quiz will test your knowledge of this fearsome beast.

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
351,205
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
900
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The name of the Chimaera comes from the Greek language, and has which of these meanings?
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Question 2 of 10
2. The mother of the Chimaera is believed to have been a creature which is half nymph and half snake, and whose name was given to which Australian creature?
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Question 3 of 10
3. The Chimaera famously had three separate heads. Which of these animals was at the front of the creature?
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Question 4 of 10
4. The Chimaera was killed by which hero, riding upon the winged horse Pegasus?
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Question 5 of 10
5. The Chimaera was fathered by Typhon, who was killed by Zeus. Under which Sicilian volcano is he said to be buried?
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Question 6 of 10
6. In some versions of the myth, the Chimaera is described as the mother of which creature, more associated with Egypt?
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Question 7 of 10
7. The Chimaera's parents also produced other monsters, including which of these horrific creatures?
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Question 8 of 10
8. A brief description of the Chimaera appears in the 'Iliad', written by which Greek author? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Chimaera terrorised the area of Lycia, in the region of Anatolia, which is part of which modern day country? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The chimaera's tail ends with a third head, from which of these creatures? Hint



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1. The name of the Chimaera comes from the Greek language, and has which of these meanings?

Answer: She-goat

The Chimaera consists of three different creatures, with the goat forming the middle part of its body. The goat's head is described by Hesiod, in his poem 'Theogony', as being the most fearsome part of the creature, 'breathing forth a fearful blast of blazing fire'.
2. The mother of the Chimaera is believed to have been a creature which is half nymph and half snake, and whose name was given to which Australian creature?

Answer: Echidna

The Echidna's name means she-viper, and she was the mother of many of the monsters found in Greek mythology. She is described as living in a cave and eating raw flesh. The Echidna was killed by Argus, who used his many eyes to see when she was asleep so he could catch her unawares.
3. The Chimaera famously had three separate heads. Which of these animals was at the front of the creature?

Answer: Lion

The lion is described as 'grim eyed' or 'fierce eyed', depending on the translation used. Despite being female, the lion part is usually depicted in art with a mane, although not as luxuriant as that of a male. Although of Greek origin, the Chimaera is often found in Etruscan art, for example in 'The Chimaera of Arezzo', a bronze statue.
4. The Chimaera was killed by which hero, riding upon the winged horse Pegasus?

Answer: Bellerophon

Bellerophon initially had to tame Pegasus, which he managed with the help of the goddess Athena. This enabled him to fly above the monster and eventually kill her by dropping lead into her flaming mouth. The lead melted and choked the beast. Theseus killed the Minotaur, Perseus finished off the gorgon, Medusa, and Odysseus disposed of the cyclops, Polyphemus.
5. The Chimaera was fathered by Typhon, who was killed by Zeus. Under which Sicilian volcano is he said to be buried?

Answer: Etna

Typhon is described as consisting mainly of snakes, which form his body from the thighs down. Zeus overcame him by crushing him under Mount Etna, and the volcanic eruptions are attributed to Typhon's efforts to free himself. All the other options are Italian volcanoes, with Stromboli being an island itself. Vesuvius overlooks Naples and Ischia is another volcanic island situated in the Bay of Naples.
6. In some versions of the myth, the Chimaera is described as the mother of which creature, more associated with Egypt?

Answer: Sphinx

The Sphinx was fathered by Orthus with the Chimaera in various versions of the myth, although others have the Sphinx as being a full sister to the Chimaera. The Sphinx had the head of a woman, the body of a lion and had wings like a bird, and terrorised the region of Thebes.

She is also described as a sister to the Nemean lion, who may also be one of the Chimaera's offspring, who was killed by Hercules as one of his twelve labours.
7. The Chimaera's parents also produced other monsters, including which of these horrific creatures?

Answer: Cerberus

Cerberus was the three headed dog who guarded the Underworld, and devoured anyone who tried to leave. Other monsters created by the same parents were the Hydra of Lerna and Orthus, who was another dog but with only two heads. Cerberus was captured by Hercules as his final labour, with Hercules having already killed Orthus as part of his tenth labour.
8. A brief description of the Chimaera appears in the 'Iliad', written by which Greek author?

Answer: Homer

Homer's description seems to be the earliest reference to the creature, with Hesiod taking this information and expanding upon it. The 'Iliad' is a poem which mainly covers some of the events of the Trojan War, although it mentions other myths. The other authors listed are all Roman.
9. The Chimaera terrorised the area of Lycia, in the region of Anatolia, which is part of which modern day country?

Answer: Turkey

The region of Lycia lies on the southern coast of what is now Turkey, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Some versions of the legend describe the Chimaera as having been raised by Amisodarus, the king of Lycia. If so, this was unwise as the creature devasted the land and animals of the region, before being killed by the Greek hero.
10. The chimaera's tail ends with a third head, from which of these creatures?

Answer: Snake

The tail consists of the snake's body, ending with its head, to give a third part of the creature to fear and avoid. Since both of the Chimaera's parents are part snake, it is not surprising that her body included snake parts. Hesiod describes this part as being 'a mighty serpent'.
Source: Author rossian

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