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| has gloss | eng: The cerastes (Greek: κεράστης, English: cerastēs, English translation: "having horns" ) is a creature of Greek legend, a serpent that is incredibly flexible—so much so that it is said to have no spine. Cerastae can have either two large ram-like horns or four pairs of smaller horns. The cerastes hides its head in the sand with only the horns protruding out of the surface; this is meant to deceive other animals into thinking it is food. When the animal approaches the cerastes, the cerastes promptly kills it. |
| lexicalization | eng: cerastes |
| lexicalization | eng: Cerastēs |
| instance of | c/Greek legendary creatures |
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