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| − | The '''Manticore''' is a mythical beast said to posses the head of [[man]], body of a [[lion]] and tail of a [[scorpion]]. Originally of [[Persian]] origin, the manticore is still rumored to stalk the [[jungle]]s of central [[Asia]]. Some [[Christian | + | The '''Manticore''' is a mythical beast said to posses the head of [[man]], body of a [[lion]] and tail of a [[scorpion]]. Originally of [[Persian]] origin, the manticore is still rumored to stalk the [[jungle]]s of central [[Asia]]. Some [[Christian apologetics]] have linked the manticore to various [[fossil]]s usually interpreted as [[dinosaurs]], with the loss of soft tissues decreasing overt semblance to it's original form <ref>Holycross ministries, sermons on Biblical apologetics.</ref> |
The Manticore is also found in many modern works of fiction, ranging from fightable [[monsters]] in [[RPG|role playing games]], to [[comic book]] monsters. | The Manticore is also found in many modern works of fiction, ranging from fightable [[monsters]] in [[RPG|role playing games]], to [[comic book]] monsters. | ||
Revision as of 20:54, April 24, 2007
The Manticore is a mythical beast said to posses the head of man, body of a lion and tail of a scorpion. Originally of Persian origin, the manticore is still rumored to stalk the jungles of central Asia. Some Christian apologetics have linked the manticore to various fossils usually interpreted as dinosaurs, with the loss of soft tissues decreasing overt semblance to it's original form [1]
The Manticore is also found in many modern works of fiction, ranging from fightable monsters in role playing games, to comic book monsters.
References
- ↑ Holycross ministries, sermons on Biblical apologetics.