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How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

Season 1 Episode 6 | 6m 26s

The impossible, three-headed monster of Ancient Greek mythology, the Chimaera, may have started off as a fantasy, but today, the word “chimera” can be used to refer to anything that seems impossible. This includes the real-life, interspecies animals humans have successfully created.

Aired: 06/20/19
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