Enfield beast
The Enfield is a beast sometimes used in heraldry, said to have the head of a fox, the chest of a greyhound, the body of a lion, the hindquarters and tail of a wolf, and forelegs like an eagle's talons.
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It is used as an emblem by some organisations in Enfield, Middlesex, but it is not sure whether it has any historic connection with the town. Its roots may be Irish
Related Topics:
Enfield, Middlesex - Irish
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According to some sources, the Enfield protected the bodies of fallen chieftans for proper burial.
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