Dragons of Fame

Stollenwurm

Type/Species: Wurm
Origin: Folkore of Sweden

History: This dragon was said to be a terrifying site to all who saw it. It had a cat's face with a lizard's head, and a huge, dragon-like body. Red scales and veins covered its entire body, making it grotesque. To scare humans, the creature commonly rears up above them, allowing them to see its full size.

This same creature has been sighted in areas of the Alpines, from Frane and Austria. There, it is known as the Tazelwurm.¹

Symbolism: Unknown. This was possibly a boogey creature used to scare away travelors and the like from certain areas.

Physical Description: Ending in a very long tail, this dragon's body began with a cat's face. However, the head was that of a lizard. Red veins ran down its side, and it had red scales. Many say that the sight of it was simple grotesque.

1. Giants, Monsters & Dragons by Carol Rose

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