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{{Quote|The first recorded Basilisk was bred by Herpo the Foul, a Greek Dark wizard and Parselmouth, who discovered after much experimentation that a [[chicken egg]] hatched beneath a toad would produce a gigantic serpent possessed of extraordinarily dangerous powers.|[[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]], {{FB}}|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)}}
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'''Herpo the Foul''' was an [[Greece|Ancient Greek]] [[Dark Wizard]]. He is one of the earliest known Dark Wizards and his work is still a lasting aspect of dark magic to date. He is best known as the first wizard to hatch a [[Herpo the Foul's basilisk|Basilisk]]. He is reputed to have invented many vile [[curse]]s and was also the first wizard known to successfully create a [[Herpo the Foul's horcrux|Horcrux]], perhaps having designed the ritual himself. Accordingly, he must have committed murder to split his soul. He is one of the earliest known [[Parseltongue|Parselmouths]].
  
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'''Herpo''' was an [[Greece|Ancient Greek]] [[Dark wizard]], infamous for being a pioneer in the field of the [[Dark Arts]]. He was the first known wizard to create the [[Basilisk]]<ref name="FBR"/> and the first known to create a [[Horcrux]].<ref name="Horcrux"/>
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He was one of the earliest known Dark wizards and his work left a lasting impression in dark magic during the [[20th century]]. Herpo sufficiently achieved notoriety, earning the epithet of "the Foul" by his fellow wizards. For this, he was featured on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]].<ref name="CFC" />
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==Biography==
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[[File:Herpo the Foul.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Herpo the Foul in his old age]]
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Born a [[Parseltongue|Parselmouth]], Herpo had the ability to communicate with [[snake]]s. He spent his life studying the Dark Arts, [[Spell creation|inventing]] many vile [[curse]]s.<ref name="CFC">[[Chocolate Frog Card]]s</ref> At some point in his life, after much experimentation, he created the [[Herpo the Foul's Basilisk|first known Basilisk]],<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> and being a Parselmouth, he was able to communicate with and control it.
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In addition, he acquired a great understanding of the nature of the [[soul]], and how murder affected it. Armed with his knowledge and ruthlessness, he deliberately committed murder with the intention of splitting his soul, and subsequently sealed it inside an object with [[Horcrux-making spell|Dark Magic]], becoming the first known wizard to successfully create a [[Herpo the Foul's Horcrux|Horcrux]].<ref name="Horcrux">[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2007/1217-pottercast-anelli.html Anelli, Melissa, John Noe and Sue Upton. "PotterCast Interviews J.K. Rowling, part one." PotterCast #130, 17 December 2007]</ref>
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At some point, he was immortalised on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]].
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==Magical abilities and skills==
  
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*'''[[Dark Arts]]''': Herpo was known as one of the most powerful and influential practitioners of dark magic in history, having immersed himself into dark magic of the most advanced and dangerous kind.<ref name="CFC"/> Herpo pioneered two of the darkest magical techniques known to wizardkind, being the first known wizard to successfully breed the [[Basilisk]],<ref name="FBR"/> and the first known wizard to have ever successfully created a [[Herpo the Foul's Horcrux|Horcrux]], probably inventing the process by which to do this. His Horcrux would have left his [[soul]] unstable, rendering him less than [[human]].<ref name="Horcrux"/> He was highly adept with [[curse]]s, having even [[Spell creation|invented]] many himself.<ref name="CFC"/>
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*'''[[Immortality]]''': Being the first known wizard to have created a Horcrux, Herpo achieved immortality, with his [[soul]] being earthbound even if his body would have been destroyed.<ref name="Horcrux"/>
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*'''[[Spell creation]]''': He invented many vile [[curse]]s, which earned him his well-deserved malevolent reputation.<ref name="CFC"/>
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*'''[[Parseltongue]]''': One of the earliest known Parselmouths, an uncommon gift to speak with [[snake]]s, which has been often connected to the Dark Arts.<ref name="FBR"/>
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*'''[[Basilisk]] breeding''': First wizard to have discovered that hatching a [[Chicken (animal)|chicken]] [[egg]] under a toad will create the [[Basilisk|King of Serpents]]. He managed to control it with Parseltongue, thus initiating one of the few cases of a wizard "domesticating" a XXXXX-classified creature (known wizard-killer that cannot be tamed).<ref name="FBR"/>
   
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* '''Dark Arts:''' Herpo was known as one of the most powerful and influential [[Dark Arts]] practitioners in history. Herpo is the first wizard to have ever successfully created a [[Horcrux]] and is possibly the wizard who invented the methods of such a process. The creation would have left his [[soul]] unstable, and rendered him less than human.
  
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[[File:Herpo the Foul's Basilisk.png|220px|thumb|Herpo the Foul with his pet Basilisk]]
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* '''Spell inventor:''' Invented many vile curses, which earned him his well-deserved reputation.
  
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*'''[[Herpo the Foul's Basilisk|Basilisk]]''': Herpo the Foul was notably the first wizard to breed a [[Basilisk]], an immensely powerful dark creature, which he owned as a pet. He was able to control the monster using [[Parseltongue]], and was believed to have lived for at least 900 years.<ref name="FBR"/>
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* '''Parselmouth:''' One of the earliest known [[Parseltongue|Parselmouths]], an uncommon gift to speak with [[snake]]s, which has been often connected to the Dark Arts.
  
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*'''[[Herpo the Foul's Horcrux|Horcrux]]''': Herpo was the first known Dark wizard in wizarding history to successfully create a [[Horcrux]], although it is unknown what kind of object he used to contain a piece of his fractured [[soul]] inside of.<ref name="Horcrux"/>
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* '''Basilisk breeder:''' First wizard to have discovered that hatching a chicken egg under a toad will create the [[Basilisk|King of Serpents]]. He managed to control it with Parseltongue, thus initiating one of the few cases of a wizard "domesticating" a XXXXX-class creature (known wizard-killer that cannot be tamed).
  
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*'''[[Herpo the Foul's snakes|Snakes]]''': Aside from the Basilisk, he also owned at least four snakes. One of them was used as his [[walking stick]].<ref name="HM">{{HM}} {{See image|File:Herpo the Foul HM.jpg}}</ref>
   
 
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* In Greek, ἑρπετόν (pronounced "herpeton") means "creeping animal". In modern times, [[Wikipedia:Herpetology|herpetology]] is the study of amphibians and reptiles. Basilisks are snakes, and thus reptiles, and Parseltongue is the language of snakes.
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*In Ancient Greek, ἑρπετόν (pronounced "herpeton") means "creeping animal". In modern times, [[Wikipedia:Herpetology|herpetology]] is the study of amphibians and reptiles. Basilisks are snakes, and thus reptiles, and Parseltongue is the language of snakes.
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*In Ancient Greek, Herpo's name would be "Ἕρπων ὁ δεινός" (pronounced "Herpōn ho deinos"). This comes from the active participle of the verb ἕρπω, which is cognate with Latin ''serpo'', the active participle of which is ''serpens'' - the root of English "serpent".
   
 
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*It is unknown when or under what circumstances Herpo the Foul died or his Horcrux was destroyed, assuming that these things did happen. If his Horcrux was never destroyed it is possible he is still alive, in a state that [[Horace Slughorn]] described as "death would be preferable".
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*It is unknown if Herpo the Foul ever [[death|died]], or if his Horcrux was ever destroyed. It is possible that he is still alive in the series, or if it was destroyed, he may exist as a wandering soul (in a state that [[Horace Slughorn]] described as being worse than death).
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*If Herpo did indeed die, it is unknown whether his [[soul]] had shared a [[Limbo|fate]] similar to that of [[Tom Riddle]] after the latter's death in 1998, assuming he never reconciled to repair his damaged soul.
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**If Herpo did indeed die, it is unknown whether his [[soul]] had shared a [[Limbo|fate]] similar to that of [[Tom Riddle]] after [[Voldemort's Last Stand|the latter's death]] in [[1998]], assuming he never repented to repair his damaged soul.
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 13 April 2024

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

"The first recorded Basilisk was bred by Herpo the Foul, a Greek Dark wizard and Parselmouth, who discovered after much experimentation that a chicken egg hatched beneath a toad would produce a gigantic serpent possessed of extraordinarily dangerous powers."
— Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them[src]

Herpo was an Ancient Greek Dark wizard, infamous for being a pioneer in the field of the Dark Arts. He was the first known wizard to create the Basilisk[4] and the first known to create a Horcrux.[5]

He was one of the earliest known Dark wizards and his work left a lasting impression in dark magic during the 20th century. Herpo sufficiently achieved notoriety, earning the epithet of "the Foul" by his fellow wizards. For this, he was featured on a Chocolate Frog Card.[1]

Biography

Herpo the Foul

Herpo the Foul in his old age

Born a Parselmouth, Herpo had the ability to communicate with snakes. He spent his life studying the Dark Arts, inventing many vile curses.[1] At some point in his life, after much experimentation, he created the first known Basilisk,[4] and being a Parselmouth, he was able to communicate with and control it.

In addition, he acquired a great understanding of the nature of the soul, and how murder affected it. Armed with his knowledge and ruthlessness, he deliberately committed murder with the intention of splitting his soul, and subsequently sealed it inside an object with Dark Magic, becoming the first known wizard to successfully create a Horcrux.[5]

At some point, he was immortalised on a Chocolate Frog Card.

Magical abilities and skills

  • Dark Arts: Herpo was known as one of the most powerful and influential practitioners of dark magic in history, having immersed himself into dark magic of the most advanced and dangerous kind.[1] Herpo pioneered two of the darkest magical techniques known to wizardkind, being the first known wizard to successfully breed the Basilisk,[4] and the first known wizard to have ever successfully created a Horcrux, probably inventing the process by which to do this. His Horcrux would have left his soul unstable, rendering him less than human.[5] He was highly adept with curses, having even invented many himself.[1]
  • Immortality: Being the first known wizard to have created a Horcrux, Herpo achieved immortality, with his soul being earthbound even if his body would have been destroyed.[5]
  • Spell creation: He invented many vile curses, which earned him his well-deserved malevolent reputation.[1]
  • Parseltongue: One of the earliest known Parselmouths, an uncommon gift to speak with snakes, which has been often connected to the Dark Arts.[4]
  • Basilisk breeding: First wizard to have discovered that hatching a chicken egg under a toad will create the King of Serpents. He managed to control it with Parseltongue, thus initiating one of the few cases of a wizard "domesticating" a XXXXX-classified creature (known wizard-killer that cannot be tamed).[4]

Possessions

Herpo the Foul's Basilisk

Herpo the Foul with his pet Basilisk

  • Basilisk: Herpo the Foul was notably the first wizard to breed a Basilisk, an immensely powerful dark creature, which he owned as a pet. He was able to control the monster using Parseltongue, and was believed to have lived for at least 900 years.[4]
  • Horcrux: Herpo was the first known Dark wizard in wizarding history to successfully create a Horcrux, although it is unknown what kind of object he used to contain a piece of his fractured soul inside of.[5]
  • Snakes: Aside from the Basilisk, he also owned at least four snakes. One of them was used as his walking stick.[3]

Etymology

  • In Ancient Greek, ἑρπετόν (pronounced "herpeton") means "creeping animal". In modern times, herpetology is the study of amphibians and reptiles. Basilisks are snakes, and thus reptiles, and Parseltongue is the language of snakes.
  • In Ancient Greek, Herpo's name would be "Ἕρπων ὁ δεινός" (pronounced "Herpōn ho deinos"). This comes from the active participle of the verb ἕρπω, which is cognate with Latin serpo, the active participle of which is serpens - the root of English "serpent".

Behind the scenes

  • It is unknown if Herpo the Foul ever died, or if his Horcrux was ever destroyed. It is possible that he is still alive in the series, or if it was destroyed, he may exist as a wandering soul (in a state that Horace Slughorn described as being worse than death).
  • Ironically, he bred a creature whose venom could destroy his Horcrux.
  • It is possible that his yellow eye colour manifested as a result of his Horcrux creation, as snake-like traits could also be found in Voldemort.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Chocolate Frog Cards
  2. ↑ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (see this image)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Anelli, Melissa, John Noe and Sue Upton. "PotterCast Interviews J.K. Rowling, part one." PotterCast #130, 17 December 2007
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