Wyvern wyvern is thought to have derived from the figure of the dragon encountered by Trajan's legions in Dacia. It may be the origin of the red dragon of Wales and the golden dragon of the Kingdom of Wessex carried at the Battle of Burford in AD 752. The concept of winged snakes is common in cultures around the Mediterranean, with a notable example being the Egyptian goddess Wadjet. The oldest creatures outright referred to as "winged dragons" are Helios' chariot steeds, which aid Medea. Wyverns are very similar to dragons, and in many languages, cultures and contexts no clear distinction
Vauxhall Wyvern variant of the Wyvern EIX. General Motors-Holden's produced a Vauxhall Wyvern model in Australia from 1938 to 1957. GMH introduced a locally built Vauxhall Wyvern model to the Australian market in 1938, ten years prior to the use of the Wyvern name in England. Based on the British Vauxhall H Series, it was produced in Saloon and open Calèche body styles, with the Calèche offered in 2-seater Roadster and 4-seater Tourer models. The Wyvern had a 94-inch wheelbase and used a 10 hp engine. The wheelbase was increased in 1940 to 97¾ inches. Production ceased in 1941 but was resumed