Note 477 — BOOK VII.
William Julius Mickle translation
The monster forms, Chimera-like, and rude.—Chimera, a monster slain by Bellerophon.
"First, dire Chimera's conquest was enjoin'd, A mingled monster of no mortal kind; Behind, a dragon's fiery tail was spread, A goat's rough body bore a lion's head; Her pitchy nostrils flaky flames expire, Her gaping throat emits infernal fire." Pope's II. vi.