Dragons of Fame

Boa

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.

Physical Description: Boa was said to have purple and green scales and a forked tail. In addition, he possed long fangs.²

1. Giants, Monsters, & Dragons by Carol Rose
2. Giants, Monsters, & Dragons by Carol Rose

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