Amphisbaena

The amphisbaena or Amphisbaene (also: Amphisbaina, Amphisboena, Fenmine ) is a mythical creature from Greek mythology. She was described as a two-headed, mostly winged serpent or a dragon; The two heads are located at the opposite ends of the body. The name comes from the Greek amphi ( "both" ) and bainein ( " go " ) together; the Amphisbaene able, thanks to their two heads move around in both directions.

In heraldry the Amphisbaene is a heraldic animal rarely used (common figure); it is represented as a serpent, dragon or even a horse -like creature.

In ancient reports state that a dead Amphisbaene, wrapped around the body, the best cure for the common cold is; nagle a lumberjack the carcass to a tree, he could make these with ease.