I didn't know the existence of the Manticore until I bought age of Mythology. The name in Persian means 'man eater' which I think is epic. Physically, the Manticore was know as having the body of a red lion, the face and ears of a blue eyes human and a tail ending in a sting like that of a scorpion. The mouth contains three rows of teeth and poisoned spines along the tail could be shot, like arrows in any direction. The Manticore was also attributed with having a voice that was the mixture of pipes and a trumpet. The beast is very swift and makes very powerful leaps. The Manticore is reputed to roam in the jungles of India, and is known to have an appetite for humans. Like its cousin, the Sphinx, it would often challenge its prey with riddles before killing.
IF YOU MENTION AGE OF MYTHOLOGY ONE MORE TIME IM GOING TO RIP OUT YOUR CERREBELLUM!!!!!!