wyvern
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.2|Y Ddraig Aur, artist's interpretation of a flag that was carried by Owain Glyndŵr at the [[Battle of Tuthill. The interpretation as a wyvern is based on his privy seal.]] thumb|upright=1.2|Wessex is often, in modern times, symbolised by a wyvern or [[dragon. While there is little to no evidence that it explicitly identified Wessex at the time of the kingdom, the association was popularised in the 19th century. The above flag was created by William Crampton, an advocate for English regional flags, in 1974.]] The wyvern ( ), sometimes spelled wivern ( ), is a type of mythical d
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10 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Distinction from other dragons
- In modern fiction
- In heraldry
- As a logo or mascot
- Examples
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|upright=1.2|Y Ddraig Aur, artist's interpretation of a flag that was carried by Owain Glyndŵr at the [[Battle of Tuthill. The interpretation as a wyvern is based on his privy seal.]] thumb|upright=1.2|Wessex is often, in modern times, symbolised by a wyvern or [[dragon. While there is little to no evidence that it explicitly identified Wessex at the time of the kingdom, the association was popularised in the 19th century. The above flag was created by William Crampton, an advocate for English regional flags, in 1974.]] The wyvern ( ), sometimes spelled wivern ( ), is a type of mythical dragon with two legs, two wings, and often a pointed tail.
The wyvern in its various forms is important in heraldry, frequently appearing as a mascot of schools and athletic teams (chiefly in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada). It is a popular creature in European literature, mythology, and folklore. Today, it is often used in fantasy literature and video games. The wyvern in heraldry and folklore is rarely fire-breathing, unlike other dragons.