Beast

Tysus


Latin name: Tysus
Other names: Tisus, Tusus, Tyso
Category: Serpent

A serpent that walks on its belly using its ribs like feet

General Attributes

The tysus is found in some medieval encyclopedias. It "walks" on its belly, using its ribs like feet. It moves quickly and leaps far. Its poison is only dangerous when a person has received a great deal of it.

Uses Magical, Medical, Alchemical and Culinary

The flesh of the tysus mixed with fish makes a drink that is a remedy for leprosy.