Chimera of Arezzo because his wife accused him of ravishing her, and he assumed that the warrior would perish in the attempt to kill the beast. Bellerophon set out on his winged horse, Pegasus, and emerged victorious from his battle, eventually winning not only the hand of Iobates' daughter but also his kingdom. It is this story that led art historians to believe that the Chimera of Arezzo was originally part of a group sculpture that included Bellerophon and Pegasus. Votive offerings for the Gods often depicted mythological stories. A round hole on the left rump of the Chimera might suggest a spot
Chimera (Dungeons & Dragons) Ed Greenwood. This edition of the "D&D" game included its own version of the chimera, in the "Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set" (1977), and "Expert Set" (1981 & 1983). The chimera was also later featured in the "Dungeons & Dragons Game" set (1991), the "Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia" (1991), and the "Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game" set (1994). The undead chimera appears in the module "Saga of the Shadow Lord" (1986). The chimera and gorgimera appear first in the "Monstrous Compendium Volume One" (1989), and are reprinted in the "Monstrous Manual" (1993). The chimera appears in the "Monster Manual"