A legendary winged serpent or dragon from mythology, typically depicted with wings but no front legs.
From Greek 'amphi-' (both sides) and 'therion' (beast), literally meaning a beast on both sides. The term combines classical mythology with medieval heraldry traditions.
Amphitheres appear in medieval bestiaries and heraldry across Europe, but the concept blends ancient Greek imagination with later Christian-era additions—showing how cultures remixed mythological creatures over centuries.
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