Catoblepas (kaht-ohb-l-pahs)

Catoblepas or “catobles” (pl.) were exlusively female cattle. The male was a completely different species called a “bonnacon.” They were the most common domesticated livestock found on farms. The catoblepas resembled a traditional cow with an armor plated back and long hair over their eyes. The hair over their eyes grew so thick and matted that the catoblepas was basically blind. Farmers traditionally let their manes grow long so the animals would be less likely to wander off.

Catoblepas were commonly raised for meat, milk, and for hides, which were used to make leather. They were used as riding animals and draft animals to pull carts, plows, and other implements. Another product of catoblepas was their dung, which could be used to create manure.