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'''Carbuncle''', originally spelt "Carbunkel" is a term given to a mythical beast reportedly sighted in the Americas by early Spanish conquistadors. | |||
==Description== | |||
Although no firm eyewitness accounts are available, they have been described as small creatures, either birds or mammals. It is certain that they wear gems on their foreheads; such gems come from the brains of [[dragons]]. | |||
==Powers / Weaknesses== | |||
According to myth, dragons have inside their brain a liquid that crystallizes into a solid gem when they die. According to [[superstition]], it is good luck to catch a carbuncle. | |||
[[Category:Fabulous beasts]] |
Revision as of 18:51, 18 April 2007
Carbuncle, originally spelt "Carbunkel" is a term given to a mythical beast reportedly sighted in the Americas by early Spanish conquistadors.
Description
Although no firm eyewitness accounts are available, they have been described as small creatures, either birds or mammals. It is certain that they wear gems on their foreheads; such gems come from the brains of dragons.
Powers / Weaknesses
According to myth, dragons have inside their brain a liquid that crystallizes into a solid gem when they die. According to superstition, it is good luck to catch a carbuncle.