Ancient India as described by Megasthenês and Arrian/Frag. XVI.

by Megasthenes

Fragm. XVI.

Pliny, Hist. Nat. VIII. 14. 1.

Of the Boa-Constrictor.

According to Megasthenês, serpents in India grow to such a size that they swallow stags and bulls whole.

Solinus, 52. 33.

So huge are the serpents that they swallow stags whole, and other animals of equal size.

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