half-lion

Look at this, he says, pointing at a photo of an exquisitely carved sculpture showing an animal, half-human, half-lion.

Archive 2008-04-01 Jan 2008

Half-human, half-lion, it is the world's largest single stone statue.

CNN Transcript Apr 15, 2006 2006

Hundreds of the savage half-eagle, half-lion creatures were surging through the air toward Kith-Kanan.

The Kinslayer Wars Niles, Douglas 1991

Always he kept his eyes on the heavens, searching for any sign of the magnificent half-lion, half-eagle beasts that he sought.

The Kinslayer Wars Niles, Douglas 1991

And, O best of male beings, assuming also the form of half-man and half-lion, thou hadst slain in days of yore that ancient Daitya of mighty prowess known by the name of Hiranyakasipu.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Assuming the form of half-man and half-lion, with tawny eyes and tawny manes, with teeth and claws for thy weapons, thou hadst taken the life of the chief of the Asuras.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

A mythical creature, half-lion, half-eagle, which was supposed to keep guard over hidden treasure.

Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) for use in the Lower School O. J. Stevenson

And, O best of male beings, assuming also the form of half-man and half-lion, thou hadst slain in days of yore that ancient Daitya of mighty prowess known by the name of Hiranyakasipu.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Vana Parva, Part 1 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

To punish the giant, Vixnu suddenly appeared before him in the form of a cloud, and then, taking the monster shape of a being half-man half-lion, resolved to take vengeance on the ungrateful wretch.

The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales James Grant

It was impossible to look at his face without being reminded of a chubby street-door knocker, half-lion half-monkey; and the comparison might be extended to his whole character and conversation.

Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people Charles Dickens 1841