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|Wyverns, Cousins to Dragons:
Wyverns are similar to dragons, and have only two legs.
The wyvern is a creature of legend, and a cousin to the dragon. Wyverns are winged, serpent-like creatures. Unlike dragons, wyverns have only two legs, a barbed tail, and cannot breathe fire. Wyverns are smaller than dragons.
The wyvern appears in some western folklore as a malign and violent predator with a fierce head, bat wings, and a tail. It is said to breathe poison. Other accounts tell that the wyvern's most deadly weapon is its poisonous tail stinger. The wyvern has the head of a serpent and the talons of an eagle.
In some cultures the wyvern does not have any legs.
It has also be shown on shields and crests
The Wyvern has appeared in many legends in many cultures. Its appearance changes depending upon the culture. It can look dragon-like or more like a basilisk. The one thing that is true is it never has more than two legs and generally never breaths fire.