Lindwurmia (named after the Lindwurm) is a rhomaleosaurid plesiosaur from the Early Jurassic of Germany. It contains a single species, Lindwurmia thiuda. It was a small plesiosaur, measuring 2 to 3 m (6.6 to 9.8 ft) long. [1]

The lindworm (worm meaning snake, see germanic dragon), also spelled lindwyrm or lindwurm, is a mythical creature in Northern, Western and Central European folklore that traditionally has the shape of a giant serpent monster which lives deep in …

Der Lindwurm ist ein Wappentier und somit eine gemeine Figur. Im Wappenwesen (Heraldik) wird der Lindwurm unterschiedlich dargestellt: wie oben beschrieben oder als bekrönter Fußloser. Seltener wird er mit einem Hahnenkopf dargestellt, was …

In Norse mythology, Lindworms (Old Norse linnormr ‘ensnaring snake’, Norwegian linnorm ‘dragon’, German Lindwurm ‘dragon’) were serpent-like dragons with two arms and no legs.

Jun 27, 2024 · In Swedish folklore, lindworms (’lindorm’) are giant forest serpents without limbs, living deep in the woods. They are a danger to humankind. Dark in colour, they sometimes have a brighter underbelly. They have large horse-like manes, and spit out a foul milk-like substance to blind passers-by. Once their victim is blinded, the snake captures them and drags them under rocks to devour them.

Lindwurmia is an extinct genus of rhomaleosaurid that lived in Germany during the Early Jurassic. Lindwurmia is a moderately-sized plesiosaur, between 2 and 3 meters in length. Lindwurmia has a short, but robust premaxillary rostrum, which is constricted at the premaxilla-maxilla suture like the rest of Rhomaleosauridae. Lindwurmia is differentiated from other plesiosaurs based on minor ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Explore the captivating myth of the Lindworm in Norse folklore—unravel serpent legends that symbolize chaos and heroism. Discover its enduring legacy today!

The lindworm or lindwurm was a popular motif found on runestones in 11th-century Sweden. Portrayals vary across countries and the stories in which they appear, the creature generally appearing as wingless with a serpentine body, dragon's head, …

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Der Lindwurm ist das Wahrzeichen und Wappentier von Klagenfurt. Das älteste, noch erhaltene Stadtsiegel aus dem Jahr 1287 zeigt schon den geflügelten Drachen.