Pyrausta

For the grass moth genus, see Pyrausta (moth).

Pyrausta (also called pyrallis, pyragones) is a mythological insect-sized dragon from Cyprus. It resembles a four-legged insect with filmy wings and a dragon's head. It lived in the fire like a salamander and died if it went away from the fire.

See also

• Salamander (legendary creature)
• Dragons in Greek mythology

References

• Shuker, Karl. (1995). Dragons: A Natural History Aurum Press
• The Natural History of Pliny the Elder, Book 11, Chapter 42