The original tarrasque was defeated by Saint Martha (sister of Mary Magdalene) in the location of modern day Tarascon, France. With the head of a lion, the body of a turtle, 6 bear-like claws, a scary serpent’s tail, and a poisonous breath, it left its lair in the river Rhone, causing a massive flood wave as it hunted for human flesh. Hearing of the people’s plight, Martha went and confronted the tarrasque. She found it in the act of devouring a man. By presenting a cross and sprinkling holy water on the creature, she tamed it. It became obedient and submissive. She then tied her girdle to its neck and led it back to Tarascon, where she explained about the power of faith to the people.
Some sources say the townspeople cut off its head to be sure it wouldn’t go back to its old ways, but we players of D&D know that, even if they did, it would only regenerate. Much more likely, they left it alive to spread joy and become the basis of the Tarrasquemas story we all know and love today.
What was scary then seems goofy now compared to the monsters we’ve created. But I swear to god if I was in the woods and even caught a glimpse of that statue in flesh and blood I would be terrified for life.
Baddysunny
The original tarrasque was defeated by Saint Martha (sister of Mary Magdalene) in the location of modern day Tarascon, France. With the head of a lion, the body of a turtle, 6 bear-like claws, a scary serpent’s tail, and a poisonous breath, it left its lair in the river Rhone, causing a massive flood wave as it hunted for human flesh. Hearing of the people’s plight, Martha went and confronted the tarrasque. She found it in the act of devouring a man. By presenting a cross and sprinkling holy water on the creature, she tamed it. It became obedient and submissive. She then tied her girdle to its neck and led it back to Tarascon, where she explained about the power of faith to the people.
Some sources say the townspeople cut off its head to be sure it wouldn’t go back to its old ways, but we players of D&D know that, even if they did, it would only regenerate. Much more likely, they left it alive to spread joy and become the basis of the Tarrasquemas story we all know and love today.
I want that statue.
What was scary then seems goofy now compared to the monsters we’ve created. But I swear to god if I was in the woods and even caught a glimpse of that statue in flesh and blood I would be terrified for life.