There were chimeras in previous FF... i think that in FF V and VI [on deserts] (correct me if im wrong ;]) i even think they were in FFVII and use aqua breath. Oh yeah forgot about Ochu ! You can fight that guy in several FF... i think FF VII... and FF X... umm.. FF VI ? Oh another monster-->Admantoise ! Greate guy ! A big turtle with a really mean face expression i think FF X and...he did make appearence somwhere else.. well i forgot.. help me here wont ya guys ?