μαρτιχόρας

A. man-eater, i.e. tiger, described with fabulous attributes by Ctes. ap. Arist. HA 501a26 (v.l. μαρτιοχώρας, μαντιχώρας), cf. Ctes. Fr. 57.7, Id. ap. Paus. 9.21.4 (μαρτιόρα codd.), et ap.Ael. NA 4.21. (Cf. Opers. martiya- 'man', Avest. khwar- 'eat', Mod. Pers. mard-khwār 'man-eater'.)