long time ago, even before the crisis (that is, about a year ago), one little known but very respectable scientific society hoisted UPU more than modest Grant to write some work under the working title «Bestiarium Volant». The result was to be a short illustrated description of the greatest possible number of non-existent in nature, but known to man flying creatures. With regard to the circumstances, a grant, of course, covered himself with a copper basin ... And I got carried away.
So I decided to quietly continue this work and the results are a little present to your attention. In hopes, by the way, for discussion and assistance. Will ever be published - well, do not get - do not know the fate.
start praying ...
Katoblepas
Latin name: Catoblepas (from the Greek καταβλέπω – глядящий вниз).
Другие названия: Гатоблеп, Гатоблепа, Катофлеб, Catoblepas, Catoblepa, Katoblepon, Katobleps, καταβλεπων
Классификация: animal winged fantastic.
Slowly quadruped creation of medium size, somewhat resembling a bull with an extremely large and heavy head (According to some sources - with the head of a boar). His head is so heavy that Katoblepas not able to pick it up and goes "with downcast eyes of the dale." Has a long mane that covers his red, bloodshot eyes. If it were not for these two facts, it Katoblepas could be one of the most dangerous creatures on earth, as his eyes instantly killing a man. In addition, bad and deadly his breath as his main food are poisonous plants.
By unconfirmed reports, at the extreme hunger devours his front paws, which, however, grow back again. According to some images, these front- paw Katoblepasa have the form of human hands.
Pliny the elder wrote that the habitat of the creatures are a source of neighborhood in western Ethiopia originates from the Nile.
No precise information about whether the animal is able to fly (judging by his description, in this there is great doubt), the at least on a number of illustrations Katoblepas depicted with small membranous wings.
in the hugely popular computer game Final Fantasy XII (2006) bears the name of the Catoblepas combat air vehicle is very frightening form.
If you're willing to share with me information about flying and cruise fantastic creatures - write in the comments or email. Particularly interested in mythical creatures peoples of Russia and the former Soviet Union:)
big request - not to publish texts «Bestiarium Volant» without my consent.
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