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In rohs are vicious birds that devour humans by night. Their giant bodies are covered in scales; they only have feathers on their wings. They are likely associated with the Middle Eastern roc.

🎨E. J. Detmold

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2022-05-03

Finally finished this illustration of a pesky Cockatrice, yet another illustration for my ongoing Welsh Dragons series, which will be a new book. But these things take time and I really want this one to be extra special 🥰

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2022-02-20

A rather fabulous Ceiliog Neidr (Cockatrice)! I wonder what startled him? My new personal project ‘Welsh Dragons’ is underway where I will be illustrating and bringing to life the dragons (and dragon-like creatures) from Welsh folklore.

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2021-08-01

Mallt y Nos (Matilda of the Night) who forever drives the dogs (Cwn Annwn) after being thrown to the wind with her long repented wish 'if I can't hunt in heaven, I'd rather not go' Image by Ellie Norton

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2020-08-27

This weeks P2 is L for (#TheWaterLeaper) from A w/ & It jumps out of water to bite its victims. It can swim & fly. My vers. is

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2020-05-12

'Coblynau' are a type of Fairy that live deep under the Earth, in mountain caves and fresh water wells.
They have incredibly large glowing eyes and enormous bat-like ears to help them navigate the deep underground caverns.

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2019-06-12