Bicorn (monster)

Bicorn (monster)

Bicorn (Also known as Bicrone) is a mythological creature related to the Unicorn with two horns that has the reputation of devouring kind-hearted and devoted husbands, and is thus plump and well fed. His counterpart is the Chichevache, which devours only obedient wives and is therefore thin and starving.

Bicorn in popular culture

Bicorn is mentioned in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; his horns are used as ingredients for Polyjuice Potion.


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