The Phoenixian Book of Creatures
Amphiptere Amphiptere

A legless serpent with the wings of a bat, found in European heraldry.

Also known as Amphitere or flying serpent.

References

Vinycomb, John. Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. London: Chapman & Hall, 1906.

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