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Culture 
Uroboros
Also known as Ouroboros
- Mythical Number: #3425
- Culture:
Egyptian - Attribute:
Flying - Attribute:
Reptilian - Attribute:
Sorcery and Medicinal - Behaviour:
Neutral
A Dragon from ancient Egyptian mythology. It is seen in a circular motion eating its own tail to signify eternity. This became an emblem to many magicians and is depicted on talismans. As it eats itself, it renews itself. If this process is interrupted it would result in the end of the world.
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Did you find Uroboros interesting? If you are skilled in art, then why not draw a interesting and exciting picture of the Neutral Uroboros and send it to this website. For more on a living ancient Egypt check out he Brendan Frasser film series The Mummy featuring Egyptian mythical beings. The computer game Age of Mythology is perhaps the best eulogy to Egyptian mythical creatures with Anubites, Wadjets, Sphinx and more. In the classic computer game Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation Lara Croft ventures into the Egyptian tombs to find out that ancient Egyptian monsters are still very much alive. The most rememberable moment of ancient Egyptian mythology in pop culture is Boris Karloff's stunning performance in film The Mummy (1932).
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