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  1. Manticore - Wikipedia

    The manticore or mantichore (Latin: mantichorās; reconstructed Old Persian: *martyahvārah; Modern Persian: مردخوار mardḫ (w)ār) is a legendary creature from ancient Persian mythology, …

  2. Manticore - World History Encyclopedia

    Aug 19, 2022 · A manticore is a creature from Persian and Indian mythology that is often featured in Greek and medieval literature and art. It has the head of a human, the body of a lion, and a …

  3. Manticore | Definition, Origin, & Description | Britannica

    Manticore, a legendary animal having the head of a man (often with horns), the body of a lion, and the tail of a dragon or scorpion. The earliest Greek report of the creature is probably a greatly …

  4. Manticore - New World Encyclopedia

    The manticore is said to be able to leap in high and far bounds; it is an excellent hunter, and is said to have a special appetite for human flesh. Occasionally, a manticore will possess wings …

  5. Manticore (Mythical Creature) - Mythical Encyclopedia

    The Manticore is a mythical creature that has been depicted in various cultures and mythologies throughout history. It is said to have the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the tail of a …

  6. MANTICORE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The word manticore came to English through the Greek mantichōras and Latin mantichora, and is probably ultimately of Iranian origin. Etymologists think it is related to an Old Persian word for …

  7. What is a Manticore? The Persian Legendary Creature

    Mar 19, 2023 · The manticore is a legendary creature from Persian and Greek mythology that is depicted as a mixture of many different animals, most commonly with the body of a lion and …

  8. Manticore Mythology – Paleothea

    Apr 27, 2024 · The manticore, a creature born from Persian mythology, first appears in Ctesias' Indica. This fearsome beast has the body of a lion, tinged in red, with a human head and a …

  9. Manticore: The Deadly Predator in Iranian Hybrids - Mythlok

    The manticore, which literally means “man-eater,” is a fearsome hybrid creature that can be found in both medieval and classical literature. It features a lion’s body, a man’s head, and a tail that …

  10. The Manticore Arms Design - Manticore Arms

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