Parandrus

Parandrus

Parandrus is an animal from Medieval bestiaries. They were said to be ox-sized, long-haired, with antlers and cloven hooves, but could change their shape at will.

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* [http://bestiary.ca/beasts/beast178.htm Medieval Bestiary: Parandrus]


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