Wikipedia Trails: From Chimera to Argonauts

1. Chimera. A chimera is a creature in mythology. It is a mix of a lion, a snake, and a goat, although now, it is a general term for any creature that has parts from other creatures. The chimera is not a sign of good luck; it represents disaster.

2. Cerberus. Cerberus is a well-known symbol. It is a three-headed dog that resides and guards the Underworld. It guards the Underworld because the dead attempt to leave. It is also related to Heracles; Heracles went through a series of tasks and one of them was capturing this creature.

3. Heracles. Heracles is a demi-god. When he was a child, Hera attempted to kill him by sending a snake into his crib, but failed because he ended up killing the snake. He was well-known for his strength.

4. Argonauts. Argonauts represents a large group of heroes. There is not an exact list of all the heroes, but there were approximately eighty-five. They were helping Jason find the Golden Fleece and sailed on a ship called Argo.

The Argo by Constantine Volankis. Source.