Chimera
Encyclopedia
Chimera, chimaira, or chimaera may refer to:
- Chimera (mythology)Chimera (mythology)The Chimera or Chimaera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing female creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, composed of the parts of multiple animals: upon the body of a lioness with a tail that ended in a snake's head, the head of a goat arose on her back at the center of her...
, a monstrous creature with parts from multiple animals - Mount Chimaera, the region in Lycia that some believe was an inspiration for the myth
Science
- Chimera (genetics)Chimera (genetics)A chimera or chimaera is a single organism that is composed of two or more different populations of genetically distinct cells that originated from different zygotes involved in sexual reproduction. If the different cells have emerged from the same zygote, the organism is called a mosaic...
, a single animal organism with genetically distinct cells from two different zygotes - Chimera (plant)Chimera (plant)Chimeras in botany are usually single organisms composed of two genetically different types of tissue. They occur in plants, on the same general basis as with animal chimeras...
, a single plant organism with genetically distinct cells from two different zygotes or from a mixed-species callus - Chimera (virus)Chimera (virus)A chimera virus is defined by the Center for Veterinary Biologics as a "new hybrid microorganism created by joining nucleic acid fragments from two or more different microorganisms in which each of at least two of the fragments contain essential genes necessary for replication." The term chimera...
, a virus containing genetic material from other organisms - Chimera or fusion proteinFusion proteinFusion proteins or chimeric proteins are proteins created through the joining of two or more genes which originally coded for separate proteins. Translation of this fusion gene results in a single polypeptide with functional properties derived from each of the original proteins...
, a hybrid protein made by the splicing of two genes - Chimera (paleontology)Chimera (paleontology)In paleontology, a chimera is a fossil which was reconstructed with elements coming from more than a single species of animal. A now classic example of chimera is Protoavis.-List of paleontological chimeras:*Brontosaurus*Lametasaurus...
, a fossil which was reconstructed with parts from different animals - Chimaera (genus)Chimaera (genus)Chimaera is the type genus of the cartilaginous fish family Chimaeridae.It contains the following thirteen species with more likely to be discovered:** Chimaera argiloba Last, W. T...
, the eponymous genus of the order Chimaeriformes - ChimaeraChimaeraChimaeras are cartilaginous fish in the order Chimaeriformes, known informally as ghost sharks, ratfish , spookfish , or rabbitfishes...
, one of the common names of a group of cartilaginous fishes, members of the order Chimaeriformes - Chimera (EST)Chimera (EST)In genetics, a chimera is a single cDNA sequence originating from two transcripts. It is usually considered to be a contaminant in transcript and expressed sequence tag databases...
, a single cDNA sequence originating from two transcripts
Literature
- Chimera (John Barth novel)Chimera (John Barth novel)Chimera is a 1972 novel by the American writer John Barth, composed of three loosely connected novellas. The novellas are Dunyazadiad, Perseid and Bellerophoniad, the titles of which eponymously refer to the mythical characters Dunyazad, Perseus and Bellerophon, the last of whom slew the Chimera...
, 1972 National Book Award-winning novel - Chimaera (Well of Echoes)Chimaera (Well of Echoes)Chimaera is the fourth and final book in Ian Irvine's The Well of Echoes quartet.- Official Synopsis :All resistance has been crushed. In a few minutes of overwhelming violence the Council's air-dreadnought fleet has destroyed Fiz Gorgo's defences...
, by Ian Irvine, the fourth book in the Well of Echoes series, published in 2004 - "Chimera" (short story)Chimera (short story)"Chimera" is a comical short story written by a Korean author Lee Yeongdo, based on the world of the novel Dragon Raja written by the same author. It is one of the three short stories known as Sceneries Of Laboratory...
, written by Korean fantasy novelist Lee Youngdo - Chimera (CrossGen)Chimera (CrossGen)Chimera is an American comic book published by CrossGen Entertainment from March to July 2003. It is a mini-series that ran for four issues. Chimera is most notable for its artwork...
, a comic book mini series published by CrossGen Entertainment in 2003 - Chimera (comics)Chimera (comics)Chimera is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance was in Wolverine vol. 2 #97.-Fictional character biography:...
, a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise
Film and television
- Chimère (film)Chimère (film)Chimère is a 1989 French drama film directed by Claire Devers. It was entered into the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Béatrice Dalle - Alice* Wadeck Stanczak - Léo* Francis Frappat - Fred* Julie Bataille - Mimi* Adriana Asti - La mère d'Alice...
, a 1989 French film - Chimera (film)Chimera (film)Chimera is a 1991 science fiction miniseries directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, adapted by Stephen Gallagher from his 1982 novel of the same name....
, a 1991 British science fiction miniseries - Chimera Anima, a name grouping of animals in the anime Tokyo Mew Mew
- Chimera (Fullmetal Alchemist), characters in the anime series Fullmetal Alchemist
- "Chimera" (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), a 1999 episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- "Chimera" (NCIS), an episode and the name of a US Navy ship in the TV show NCIS
- "Chimera" (Stargate SG-1), an episode of Stargate SG-1
- "Chimera" (The X-Files), an episode of The X-Files
Music
- Chimera (band)Chimera (band)Chimera were a Northern Irish alternative band that saw brief, but notable fame in the mid-nineties. They have been frequently compared to the Sundays, Cocteau Twins and the Cranberries.-History:...
, an Irish musical group - ChimairaChimairaChimaira is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1998, the group is a notable member of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal scene. The band's name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology...
, an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio- Chimaira (album)Chimaira (album)Chimaira is the third studio album by Chimaira, released on August 9, 2005. It debuted #74 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album would be the band's final release under Roadrunner Records and the only one to feature Kevin Talley on drums.-Production:...
, a 2005 album by Chimaira
- Chimaira (album)
- Chimera (Delerium album), a 2003 album by Delerium
- Chimera (Mayhem album)Chimera (Mayhem album)Chimera is the third full length album by the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem. It is the fourth and last main Mayhem release to feature vocalist Sven Erik Kristiansen . TurboNatas of fellow Norwegian band Red Harvest provided the album artwork...
, a 2004 album by Norwegian black metal band Mayhem - Chimera (Andromeda album)Chimera (Andromeda album)Chimera is the third album by the progressive metal band Andromeda, released in 2006.-Track listing:# "Periscope" – 6:11# "In the End" – 4:58# "The Hidden Riddle" – 5:51# "Going Under" – 6:27# "The Cage of Me" – 7:08# "No Guidelines" – 6:23...
, a 2006 album by Swedish progressive metal band Andromeda - Chimera (Aria album), а 2001 album by Russian heavy metal band Aria
- Chimera, a 1983 solo album by Bill NelsonBill Nelson (musician)Bill Nelson is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter and experimental musician...
- Chimera, a 2002 album by The CostThe Cost (band)The Cost was a San Francisco Bay Area band active between 1999 and 2003. They released an EP on New Disorder Records, a split 7" with Canadian punk band d.b.s., an album on Lookout! Records, and were featured on several compilations over the years. They toured extensively on the west coast, mainly...
- Chimeras (album)Chimeras (album)Chimeras is an album of contemporary classical music by American composer John Zorn featuring a 12 part piece inspired by Arnold Schoenberg's atonal composition "Pierrot Lunaire"...
, a 2003 album by John Zorn - "Chimera", a song by Duncan Sheik from a version of DaylightDaylight (Duncan Sheik album)Daylight is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik. The album, his last for Atlantic Records, was released in 2002 as an attempt at a pure pop album and included the singles "On a High" and "Half-Life".-Track listing:#"Genius" – 3:43...
- "Chimaera", a song by Bad Religion off their 1992 GeneratorGenerator (Bad Religion album)In October 2011, the album was ranked number three on Guitar World magazine's top ten list of guitar albums of 1992.-Track listing:#"Generator" - 3:21#"Too Much to Ask" - 2:45#"No Direction" - 3:14#"Tomorrow" - 1:56...
- "Chimera", a song from The Tea Party's 1999 Triptych
- "Chimeras", a track from Tim Hecker's album Harmony in UltravioletHarmony in UltravioletHarmony in Ultraviolet is Tim Hecker's fourth full-length album, released on October 16, 2006 by Kranky.-Critical reaction:The album was generally praised by critics, with Pitchfork Media writer Mark Richardson saying:-Track listing:...
- "Chimera" a song from the group Bonham on their second album entitled Mad HatterMad Hatter (album)Mad Hatter is the second and final album from the British hard rock band Bonham, released in 1992.-Track listing:#"Bing" – 4:48#"Mad Hatter" – 5:20#"Change of a Season" – 6:58#"Hold On" – 4:20#"The Storm" – 5:56#"Ride on a Dream" – 5:47...
In gaming
- Chimera (Dungeons & Dragons)Chimera (Dungeons & Dragons)In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, the chimera is a large magical beast that appears to be an amalgam of several different creatures...
, a magical beast in the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons - Chimera, a vehicle of the Imperial Guard in the tabletop miniatures game Warhammer 40,000
- Chimera (video game)Chimera (video game)- Overview :A huge spaceship is discovered approaching earth, which threatens to destroy it. One person must aboard it and activate its self-destruct mechanism....
, a 1985 isometric maze arcade adventure - Chimera (larp convention)Chimera (larp convention)Chimera is a Live action role-playing convention held annually every August in Auckland, New Zealand. The convention is supported by the New Zealand Live Action Role Playing Society, and has run annually since 2008. It is the largest event of its type in New Zealand, attracting over 100 people...
, a live action role-playing convention held annually in Auckland, New Zealand - Chimera EntertainmentChimera Entertainment-History:Chimera Entertainment is a German PC and video game development studio founded in 2006.In May 2008 they released their first title, the PC real time tactical role-playing game "Windchaser"....
, a game development studio in Munich, Germany - Chicago Chimera, a professional electronic sports gaming franchise
- Chimera, an enemy in the Resident Evil series
- Chimeras, enemies in Mother 3
- The Chimera, an alien race that attempts to eliminate the human race in Resistance: Fall of Man
Computing
- UCSF ChimeraUCSF ChimeraUCSF Chimera is an extensible program for interactive visualization and analysis of molecular structures and related data, including density maps, supramolecular assemblies, sequence alignments, docking results, trajectories, and conformational ensembles. High-quality and can be created...
, a software program for visualizing molecules - Chimera (software library)Chimera (software library)Chimera is a software library created as a research project at UCSB for the C programming language that implements a structured, peer-to-peer routing platform to allow the easy development of peer-to-peer applications....
, a P2P software research project from Charles University in Prague - former name of CaminoCaminoCamino is a free, open source, GUI-based Web browser based on Mozilla's Gecko layout engine and specifically designed for the Mac OS X operating system...
, a free Mac OS X web browser
Other
- Chimera (architecture)Chimera (architecture)Used in describing an architectural feature, chimera means a fantastic, mythical or grotesque figure used for decorative purposes. Chimerae are often described as gargoyles. Used correctly, the term gargoyle refers to mostly eerie figures carved specifically as terminations to spouts which convey...
, a fantastic, mythical or grotesque decorative feature - TVR ChimaeraTVR ChimaeraThe TVR Chimaera is a two-seater convertible sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2003. The name was derived from Chimera, the monstrous creature of Greek mythology, which was made of the parts of multiple animals...
, a model of sports car made by TVR - Jason ChimeraJason ChimeraJason Chimera is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Pre-NHL:Chimera played his junior career in the WHL, for Medicine Hat and Brandon...
(born 1979), NHL ice hockey forward for the Washington Capitals - Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler)Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler)Jesús Rodríguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler and ring announcer, currently signed to WWE, performing on its RAW brand under the ring name Ricardo Rodriguez as Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer and occasional wrestler.-Early career:Rodriguez formerly wrestled for promotions...
, professional wrestler formerly known as Chimaera
See also
- House with ChimaerasHouse with ChimaerasHouse with Chimaeras or Gorodetsky House is an Art Nouveau building located in the historic Lypky neighborhood of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Situated across the street from the President of Ukraine's office at No. 10, Bankova Street, the building has been used as a presidential residence for...
, an architectural monument in Kiev, Ukraine - Chimeric or hybrid wordHybrid wordA hybrid word is a word which etymologically has one part derived from one language and another part derived from a different language.-Common hybrids:The most common form of hybrid word in English is one which combines etymologically Latin and Greek parts...
, a mixture of Greek and Latin