Mythical beasts: the Manticore

The Manticore was a mythical being with the head of a man and the body of a lion. Its name comes from an ancient Persian word for “man-eater”, as the Manticore was believed to eat people. It was said to be blood red in colour. It had three fearsome rows of teeth, and a long tail with spines. It was said to wear a hat called a “Phrygian Cap.” The Manticore was very powerful, and could leap over any obstacle. It had a voice like a trumpet. Right up until the 17th century people believed the Manticore was a real creature.

4 Responses

  1. anthony 26 November, 2008 / 5:29 pm

    never forget there are only two! “the eternal twins” could only be released at the king’s command and released through the spell of his chief magician.

  2. zorah 15 January, 2010 / 8:06 am

    hello what does a manticore look like

  3. zorah 15 January, 2010 / 8:07 am

    guess what apparantly a manticore is a lion head with a scorpian tail and graet big wings on its back!!!!!!!!1 anin’t hat cool!!!!!!!!!

  4. konkurrencer 18 February, 2010 / 8:46 am

    Thank you for your help!

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