Hircocervus: The Hircocervus is a legendary hybrid creature that combines the features of a billy goat and a stag.

Hircocervus - Represents the fusion of attributes from two distinct animals, embodying both the vitality of the goat and the majesty of the stag.

Hircocervus

Hircocervus - Represents the fusion of attributes from two distinct animals, embodying both the vitality of the goat and the majesty of the stag.

The Hircocervus is a legendary hybrid creature that combines the features of a billy goat and a stag. Also known as the tragelaph or goat-stag, it embodies the merging of two distinct animal forms. Its roots lie in ancient Greco-Roman lore, where it has been depicted in various mythological texts.

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Interesting Fact

The name 'Hircocervus' intriguingly fuses Latin and Greek elements, highlighting its dual heritage and the cultural exchange between ancient civilizations.

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Quick Creature Info

Our Mythic Legendary Rating:

Mythic Ember
Mythic Ember rating

Also Sometimes Known As:

tragelaphgoat-stag

Physical Attributes:

Combination of goat and stag featuresProminent horns and antlersGoat beardHoovesFurAntlers

Abilities:

Physical agilityRobust constitution

Lore:

Legendary CreatureGreco-Roman MythologyRepresents the fusion of attributes from two distinct animals, embodying both the vitality of the goat and the majesty of the stag

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(rev. November 2025)