*H₂n̥gʷʰis

*H₂n̥gʷʰis
mythological serpent
Equivalents
GreekLernaean Hydra
HinduVritra
NorseJörmungandr
SlavicZmei
HittiteIlluyanka
ZoroastrianZahhak
ArmenianVishap

*H₂n̥gʷʰis is a reconstructed Proto-Indo-European term meaning 'serpent', as well as a possible name for a mythological entity, polycephalous sea serpent or dragon which was slain by a hero named Trito with the help of the god Perkʷunos.

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