What is Amphisbaena?

Amphisbaena is a mythological two header snake. While the real double -headed snakes exist, they have two heads on the same side, while Amphisbaena has a head at each end. The word amphisbaena is derived from the Greek word "go in two way". It is said to be poisonous and feed on ants and corpses. Later, Amphisbaena became part of the cultural tradition throughout Europe. Sometimes it was a winged snake and in other shows it was barely a snake. Medieval amphisbaena could have a growing leg, corners, ears and a smaller "back head" in place. In some claims, two creatures can separate, while in almost all descriptions, it can travel in both directions. Snake -like amphisbaena can also take one head into the mouth of the other and fit in a hoop like the Snake mythological hoop in North America.

Although the amphisbaena is poisonous, it had certain uses in medieval folk magic and medicine. WasTo put it, the living amphisbaen around the neck promotes safe pregnancy, which could indicate how dangerous pregnancy was these days. It has been said that the skin of amphisbaens helps with arthritis or colds. Killing amphisbaens or eating her meat were powerful forms of magic, allowing a practicing to become a pure heart or attract lovers.

The real animal that takes its name from Amphisbaen, The Amphisbaenia is a "Čerký lizard" originating from South America and parts of Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Correspondent T. H. Whitenavrhl so that this creature can inspire the mythical Amphisbaen. Ampisbaenia has a similar color and appearance as a worm, but in fact it is related to lizards and snakes. Like his mythical cousin, amphisbaenia can slip as well in both directions, and his head and tail are difficult to distinguish at first glance.