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'''Pyrausta''' (also called pyrallis, pyragones) is a mythological insect-sized dragon from Cyprus.  
'''Pyrausta''' (also called pyrallis, pyragones) is a mythological insect-sized dragon from Cyprus.  


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==See also==
==See also==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamander_(legendary_creature) Salamander]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamander_(legendary_creature) Salamander]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 3 December 2012

Pyrausta (also called pyrallis, pyragones) is a mythological insect-sized dragon from Cyprus.


Description

Pyrausta resembles a four-legged insect with filmy wings and a dragon's head. It lived in the fire like a salamander and died if it went away from the fire.


See also


References

  • Shuker, Karl. (1995). Dragons: A Natural History Aurum Press
  • The Natural History of Pliny the Elder, Book 11, Chapter 42