| A well known dragon greatly feared throughout Europe. Evil and vicious, it had a coiling trunk, a pair of birdlike legs, and bat-like wings. Said to bring plague and pestilence, it's skin was scaled or leathery and practically impenetrable. Colors are generally a dark earth tone from muddy brown to mottled green. It's very fierceness and deadly abilities caused it to become a prominent figure in the heraldry of the people throughout Europe. The name wyvern is from the Saxon word wivere or 'serpent'. 1-1/4" long. Sterling silver. |
