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Wyvern

For other uses, see Wyvern (disambiguation).
Y Ddraig Aur, a flag which was carried by Owain Glyndwr who most notably displayed it at Twt Hill after his successes in reclaiming Welsh territory. The wyvern is based on his privy seal.[1]
Wessex is often, in modern times, symbolised by a wyvern or dragon. While there is little to no evidence that it explicitly identified Wessex at the time of the kingdom, the association was popularised in the 19th century.[2] The above flag was created by William Crampton, an advocate for English regional flags, in 1974.[3]

The wyvern (/ˈwaɪvərn/ WY-vərn, sometimes spelled wivern) is a type of mythical dragon with two legs, two wings, and often a pointed tail.[4]

The wyvern in its various forms is important in heraldry, frequently appearing as a mascot of schools and athletic teams (chiefly in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada). It is a popular creature in European literature, mythology, and folklore. Today, it is often used in fantasy literature and video games. The wyvern in heraldry and folklore is rarely fire-breathing, unlike other dragons.

  1. ^ "Seal impression: Owain Glyn Dwr Privy seal". Museum Wales. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  2. ^ J. S. P. Tatlock, The Dragons of Wessex and Wales in Speculum, Vol. 8, No. 2. (Apr., 1933), pp. 223–235.
  3. ^ "Wessex (England)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Wyvern | Definition of Wyvern by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico.com also meaning of Wyvern". Lexico Dictionaries | English. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020.

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ويفيرن Arabic Víbria Catalan Wyverna Czech Виверн CV Wyvern German Viverno EO Guiverno Spanish اژدهای دوپا FA Traakki Finnish Wyverne French

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