Zilant
Sign in to saveZilant (; ; , ) is a legendary creature, something between a dragon and a wyvern in Tatar mythology. Since 1730, it has been the official symbol of Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. This winged snake is mentioned in legends about the foundation of Kazan.
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12 sectionsContents
- Nomenclature and etymology
- Legends
- Related legends
- Interpretations
- Zilantaw in Kazan
- Zilant as a state symbol
- Zilant in art and culture
- Gallery
- Coats of arms
- See also
- Notes
- References
Zilant (; ; , ) is a legendary creature, something between a dragon and a wyvern in Tatar mythology. Since 1730, it has been the official symbol of Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. This winged snake is mentioned in legends about the foundation of Kazan.
It is often described as a legendary creature with the head of a dragon, the body of a bird, the legs of a chicken, the tail of a snake, the red wings of a bat or bird, black feathers and scaly black skin.