Draconcopedes

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Large and powerful serpents with faces very like those of human maidens and necks ending in serpent bodies.

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When

First attested: 1190 CE
Attested period: 1190 – 1855
Historical notes: Described by Vincent of Beauvais, Albertus Magnus, and Charles Dickens.

Relationships

co occurs with: Gajamina, Merlion, Nure-onna, Tam Đầu Cửu Vĩ, Ông Lốt, Ugajin, Ushi-oni, Zhuyin, Atargatis, Cetus

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Draconcopedes (snake-feet) – "Snake-feet are large and powerful serpents, with faces very like those of human maidens and necks ending in serpent bodies" as described by Vincent of Beauvais.”
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“The medieval Latin term draconcopedes refers to a beast mentioned in some medieval zoologies. Vincent of Beauvais (c. 1190–1264) describes this beast as a vast serpentine creature with the head, face and breasts of a woman. In the Speculum naturale, he states: Draconcopedes serpentes magni sunt”
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