“Charybdis barks, and Polyphemus roars.”
Francis.
Chemos (Che′mos). The Moabitish god of war.
Children, see Nundina.
Chimaera (Chimae′ra). A wild illusion, personified in the monster slain by Bellerophon. It had the head and breast of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. It used to vomit fire.
“... And on the craggy top
Chimera dwells, with lion’s face and mane,
A goat’s rough body and a serpent’s train.”
Pope.
“First, dire Chimera’s conquest was enjoined,
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.”
Milton.
Chiron (Chi′ron), the centaur who taught Achilles hunting, music, and the use of medicinal herbs. Jupiter placed him among the stars, where he appears as Sagittarius, the Archer.
Chloris (Chlo′ris). The Greek name of Flora, the goddess of flowers.
Chou. An Egyptian god corresponding to the Roman Hercules.
Chronos (Chro′nos). Time, the Grecian name of Saturn.