A wyvern (or wivern) () is a legendary winged reptilian creature often found in medieval heraldry. Its usual blazon is statant (standing). Its origin is in Europe.The name "wyvern" derived from the Saxon word Wivere, which means "serpent". The French wyvern is known as the Vouivre. Both words are etymologically related to viper.The wyvern can be regarded as a type of or similar to a dragon. Depictions often include two legs and two wingsPennick, Nigel (1997). Dragons of the West. Capall Bann Pub