Boa
Type/Species: Western Style Origin: Greek/Roman Mythology, Historia Naturalis
History: Boa was the cross between a dragon and a huge snake, as described by Pliny in Historia Naturalis in 77 CE.1 Boa was said to drink cattle dry before eating it. The name was said to be derrived from a word meaning "cow" due to his eating habits.
Symbolism: Unknown
Physical Description: Boa was said to have purple and green scales and a forked tail. In addition, he possed long fangs.2
Footnotes
- Giants, Monsters, & Dragons by Carol Rose
- Giants, Monsters, & Dragons by Carol Rose
For more information about these footnotes, please see the bibliography.
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