Word
acalephan
Phoneticsacale·phan
Definition
n. a type of ancient creature from Greek mythology that looks like a lion with wings and a snake's tail. It is often shown in art as a monster that guards a treasure.
n. a mythical creature from Greek and Roman art, typically depicted as a lion with wings and a serpentine tail. Often associated with the guardian of the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides.
Examples
“The artist painted a fierce acalephan guarding the treasure.”
“In many ancient sculptures, the acalephan is shown as a fearsome guardian with a lion's body and a snake's tail.”
“The acalephan serves as a prime example of how ancient mythological creatures were used to symbolize both the protective power of the gods and the inherent danger of their domains.”
Examples
simple
“The artist painted a fierce acalephan guarding the treasure.”
contextual
“In many ancient sculptures, the acalephan is shown as a fearsome guardian with a lion's body and a snake's tail.”
complex
“The acalephan serves as a prime example of how ancient mythological creatures were used to symbolize both the protective power of the gods and the inherent danger of their domains.”
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