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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 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 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 [[roleplaying games]], to [[comic book]] monsters. | + | The Manticore is also found in many modern works of fiction, ranging from fightable [[monsters]] in [[roleplaying games]], to [[comic book]] monsters. Ic<!-- -->ewedge was here. |
'''The Manticore''' is also the title of a novel by noted Canadian author [[Robertson Davies]] (1913-1995), the second novel in his "Deptford trilogy." | '''The Manticore''' is also the title of a novel by noted Canadian author [[Robertson Davies]] (1913-1995), the second novel in his "Deptford trilogy." | ||
Revision as of 16:27, May 13, 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 roleplaying games, to comic book monsters. Icewedge was here.
The Manticore is also the title of a novel by noted Canadian author Robertson Davies (1913-1995), the second novel in his "Deptford trilogy."
References
- ↑ Holycross ministries, sermons on Biblical apologetics.
