Hypnalis
The hypnalis is a legendary creature described in medieval bestiaries. It is described as a type of asp that kills its victim in his or her sleep.[1]
"Cleopatra placed it on herself and thus was freed by death as if by sleep."
References
- ↑ Early Christians and Animals: By Robert McQueen Grant (p.139)]
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