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LindwurmIn Norse mythology, a lindworm could stand for any type of serpent. In most dragonology a lindworm is a dragon with one set of limbs, it could be winged or wingless. The male of the species has wattles which hang down from its lower jaw. The dragon is noted for its incredible sense of smell and its ability to run at an incredible speed. A full grown lindworm could be around 8-10 feet tall.
Another name for this creature is a pestilence dragon. This is because it was associated with digging up and then devouring corpses from cemeteries. These exposed corpses would then cause disease in the local communities |
Revenant
In Medieval times it was believed that corpses could come back to life and terrorize the living. The Revenant was viewed as rotting corpses that resemble today’s perception of a zombie, which is prevalent in our popular culture.
In DUTY of an UNDEAD SOLDIERS, these appear as out modern conception of zombies, the dead that walk seeking human flesh.
In DUTY of an UNDEAD SOLDIERS, these appear as out modern conception of zombies, the dead that walk seeking human flesh.
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Demon Fly
I like to base my creatures in my novel on mythology, but as a writer I can create my own. That is the case with the demon fly.
It is 3 inches long, with claws to grab its victims. It has a long stinger which injects a venom which will cause the skin to decay. The demon fly travels in a swarm where a individual may be stung hundreds of times, causing their skin to rot away immediately. |
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WALDMANNELEINAKA Wood Wife: A wood spirit that takes the shape of a beautiful woman. Using her beauty, she lures men into the deep forests. In legend, the wood wife can be either benevolent or malicious. In my novel, the waldmannlein captures a knight using vines and limbs. Once he is captured, she changes her appearance; her once a beautiful face now resembles pure evil, he hair now becomes twisted like twigs
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AMPHIIPTERE DRAGON
A fierce dragon that has a serpentine body, and bright colorful feathered wings. The amphiptere’s major weapon is a sharp tongue, which can pierce the flesh and inject fatal venom into its prey.
In 1699 it was documented that an amphiptere dragon flew over the village of Henman in Essex, England. This was well documented at the time; the monster was so famous that even today there are many statues and dragon motifs around Henman.
In 1699 it was documented that an amphiptere dragon flew over the village of Henman in Essex, England. This was well documented at the time; the monster was so famous that even today there are many statues and dragon motifs around Henman.
WEREWOLF
The legendary werewolf, one of the more powerful monsters in my novel. Unlike Hollywood, a man becomes a werewolf by making a deal with a witch who transforms him.
The legendary werewolf, one of the more powerful monsters in my novel. Unlike Hollywood, a man becomes a werewolf by making a deal with a witch who transforms him.
Tatzelwurm
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Alpine folklore, a snakelike creature, with the body of a lizard with front legs, and the face like a cat. Although only 3-5 feet long, it is still deadly as it exhales a poisonous breath.
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