The Amphisbaena

Posted by on Aug 17, 2023 in Children's Literature | Comments Off on The Amphisbaena

This amphisbaena is from the Aberdeen Bestiary, a 12th century encyclopedia of rare and often mythical animals. It appears to have wings as well as legs, a nice touch.

While waiting…and waiting…and waiting for an editor to get back to me about a new manuscript, I’m hoping so hard that I will get to write this fantasy chapter book with all sorts of delightful legendary creatures–like the amphisbaena, a venomous reptile with a head on each end of the body. Both heads bite. Avoid at all costs.