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![]() The Graoully of Metz, Horace Castelli, oil on canvas, 1872 | |
Grouping | Legendary creature |
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Sub grouping | Dragon |
Folklore | A dragon , living in the arena of the amphitheater of Metz; vanquished by Clement of Metz, the first bishop of the city. |
Other name(s) | Graouli, Graouilly, Graouilli, Graully |
Country | France |
Details | Found in the arena of the Roman Amphitheatre |
In French folklore, the Graoully (spelled as Graouli, Graouilly, Graouille or Graully) is a creature with the appearance of a dragon. According to legend, it lived in the arena of the Roman amphitheater in Metz, France. Legends state that Saint Clement of Metz fought against Graoully and vanquished the beast.