Serpopard the Serpent-leopard, how creative #AtoZChallenge

This is part of theA-to-Z blog challenge for April. My theme is legends and legendary creatures (both real and fiction). I hope you enjoy following along!

Serpopard

Serpoprd Serplard…that’s a tongue-twister

This is a mythical animalfrom Ancient Egyptianand Mesopotamian art. The word “serpopard” comes from“serpent” and “leopard” combined, so named becausethe creaturesbearthe body of a leopard and a long neck like aserpent. The Mesopotamian version is more of a “serpent-necked lion” rather tha...