Ancient India as described by Megasthenês and Arrian/Frag. XIV.
Fragm. XIV.
Ælian, Hist. Anim. XVI. 41. Conf. Fragm. XII. 4.
Of Winged Scorpions and Serpents.
Megasthenês says there are winged scorpions in India of enormous size, which sting Europeans and natives alike. There are also serpents which are likewise winged. These do not go abroad during the day, but by night, when they let fall urine, which if it lights upon any one's skin at once raises putrid sores thereon. Such is the statement of Megasthenês.