Origin: Egypt
History: Uraeus is identified with Buto, the goddess of lower Egypt. Being a divine snake, sometimes referred to as a cobra, Uraeus appears on the white crown of lower Egypt and is said to protect the bearer from her or his enemies.
In addition, Uraeus also often appears with the sun gods. Upon the winged solar disk, two of these divine creatures can be found on either side. The snake is also represented on Egyptian tombs, where the snake can ward away anyone who would dare enter. Uraeus would do this by spitting fire at those who approach.
Symbolism: This creature, in ancient Egypt, was seen as a protector.
Physical Description: Uraeus was depicted most commonly as a cobra.
Origin: Japan
History: Uwibami was a less than kind beast. He was huge and gigantic. Like most dragons, he could fly, and most of his attacks were from the sky. He was said to fly down and snatch men of horse's backs for a snake.
Many say Yegara-no-Heida, a hero, was the man who slew this great beast.
Symbolism: Possibly a sign of warning when riding your horse: always look left, right, and up while crossing the roads.
Physical Description: An unknown form of Eastern Dragon.
- Giants, Monsters & Dragons by Carol Rose
- Giants, Monsters & Dragons by Carol Rose
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