The impossible, three-headed monster of Ancient Greek mythology, the Chimaera, may have started off as a fantasy, but today, the word “chimera” can be used to refer to anything that seems impossible.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I've long been a big fan of Greek mythology and all the wondrous beasts that tested, and sometimes bested, mythical heroes. One ...

Greek mythology and Milton’s vision of Hell were invoked this week when scientists announced the creation of a ‘chimera’ Chinese scientists announced this week that they had caused pigs that contain ...

Ever feel like you aren't totally yourself? Well, maybe you aren't. In this video, we explore the idea of human chimeras. In mythology, the "Chimaera" was a beast made from different animals combined ...

According to Greek mythology, the Chimera was a fire-breathing female monster, composed of three different animals: the head of a lioness, the body of a goat and a tail of a snake. Another version ...

In Greek mythology, the Chimera is a monster that is part lion, part goat and part snake. Far from reality, sure, but the idea of mixing and matching creatures is real — and has ethicists concerned.

Inspired by the Chimera of Greek mythology, researchers in China have combined the traits of three cold-blooded animals – the chameleon, glass frog and bearded dragon – to propose a hybrid material ...