What is another word for manticore?
Pronunciation: [mˈantɪkˌɔː] (IPA) 
The mythical creature known as the manticore has many synonyms in various cultures and mythologies. In Greek mythology, the manticore is referred to as "man-eater" or "human devourer." In Persian mythology, it is known as "shirdal" or "lion-eagle." The name "tanuki" is used in Japanese folklore to refer to a similar figure that has features of both a raccoon dog and a manticore. The medieval European concept of the manticore is similar to the chimera, which is composed of different animal parts. The term "spinx" is also used interchangeably with the manticore, describing a creature that has a lion's body and a human face. Regardless of the name applied, the manticore remains a fascinating and often terrifying creature of myth and legend.
