Hydrus (legendary creature)
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Hydrus (legendary creature)
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The Hydrus is a creature from Medieval bestiaries. They were said to be found in the Nile River. While in the Nile, a crocodile would roll the hydrus in the mud before eating the smaller creature. However, once inside the crocodile's stomach, the hydrus would burst free from the stomach lining. Another interpretation is that the hydrus would intentionally roll in the mud and seek out the crocodile while it slept with its mouth open. In medieval Christian tradition, this bursting free from the cr
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrus_(legendary_creature)
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2023-08-24T18:27:52Z
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