Wyvern

Cockatrice


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cockatrice on a rock with mountains in the background

A cockatrice is a mythical creature commonly found in England that has the head of a rooster but the tail of a serpent. It resembles a two-legged dragon, a wyvern, or a basilisk. The creature is highly poisonous and can kill with its breath or even just a stare. The cockatrice shares many characteristics with … Read more

Wyvern


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Wyvern in woods

The wyvern is a dragon-like creature popular in European folklore. It is a two-legged, winged beast with the tail of a serpent that can fly and breathe fire like a dragon. The main difference from dragons is that the wyvern has only two legs instead of four. Some scholars state that in pre-Christian times, the … Read more