Chuvash dragon

These differ from their Turkic counterparts (such as Zilant), as they are supposed to reflect the mythology of Volga Bulgaria.

[1] Like the Russian Gorynych, the creature has multiple heads and leaves a fiery wake when flying.

According to one legend, when the Bulgars came to found the town of Bilär, they discovered a big snake living in the area.

Although the Bulgars adopted Islam as early as the tenth century, the snake allegedly survived until the time of Tamerlane's invasion.

Ibn Fadlan, who visited Volga Bulgaria in the 10th century, referred to numerous snakes, especially on trees.