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wyvern

The wyvern or wivern is a mythical beast with the upper part of a dragon, two legs and a body that curves into the tail of a serpent. It is usually depicted resting on its legs and tail, or just on the curve of its tail with its legs in the air, in a rampant position. The wyvern was supposed to have a keen sense of sight, which enabled it to guard treasures. The bearer of this symbol may have been a keen defender, or was thought to have slain a wyvern. Wyverns, like dragons, have the ability to breathe fire and can also be drawn vomiting flames.

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