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{{Creature infobox
The Re'em is native to the wilds of [[North America|Northern America]] and the [[Asia|Far East]]. This extremly rare golden fured giant Ox's blood gives immense strength to the drinker. However, since demand far exceeds supply, Re'em blood can only be found on the open market rarley.
 
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The '''Re'em''' is native to the wilds of [[North America]] and the [[Far East]]. The Re'em is extremely rare, resembling giant oxen with a golden hide. [[Re'em blood]] gives immense strength to the drinker for a limited time. However, since demand far exceeds supply, and obtaining the blood in the first place is extremely difficult, it can rarely be found on the open market.
[[J.k. Rowling]] borrowed the idea of the Re'em from ancient writings, though she created her own description of it.
 
   
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==Behind the scenes==
Re'em is Hebrew for "wild Ox."
 
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*In the Spanish version of ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'', "Re'em" is translated by "Uro" (Spanish for "[[wikipedia:aurochs|aurochs]]").
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*The creature ''Re'em'' is often described as a form of unicorn or giant horse whose blood was rare. The beast and its blood are mentioned in the Bible.<ref>{{wikilink|Re'em}}</ref>
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Creatures by classification}}
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[[Category:Beasts]]
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Revision as of 06:14, 4 January 2014

The Re'em is native to the wilds of North America and the Far East. The Re'em is extremely rare, resembling giant oxen with a golden hide. Re'em blood gives immense strength to the drinker for a limited time. However, since demand far exceeds supply, and obtaining the blood in the first place is extremely difficult, it can rarely be found on the open market.

Behind the scenes

  • In the Spanish version of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, "Re'em" is translated by "Uro" (Spanish for "aurochs").
  • The creature Re'em is often described as a form of unicorn or giant horse whose blood was rare. The beast and its blood are mentioned in the Bible.[1]

Appearances

Notes and references

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