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==Description==
==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]].  
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==
==Powers / Weaknesses==
According to myth, dragons have inside their brain a liquid that crystallizes into a solid gem when they die. The legend of the jewel grew up around the Carbuncle creature and many men have supposedly searched for it, hoping to find the precious stone, without success.


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.


==Source==
It is mentioned in the [[Book of Imaginary Beings]].


[[Category:Orient]]
[[Category:Fabulous beasts]]
[[Category:Fabulous beasts]]

Latest revision as of 14:53, 31 October 2008

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. The legend of the jewel grew up around the Carbuncle creature and many men have supposedly searched for it, hoping to find the precious stone, without success.


Source

It is mentioned in the Book of Imaginary Beings.