Catoblepas is a Soul of Rebirth enemy in Final Fantasy II. It is this game's version of the monster from Final Fantasy III. They are not highly dangerous if the player has leveled up sufficiently, and/or has the Ribbon equipped. They are somewhat valuable, as they drop powerful equipment, most notably the Diamond Shield, the Sun Blade and Yoichi's Bow.
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Catoblepas (from the Greek expression καταβλέπω katablépō meaning "to look downwards") is a legendary creature from Ethiopia, described first by Pliny the Elder and later by Claudius Aelianus. It is said to have the body of a buffalo and the head of a wild boar. Its back has scales that protect the beast, and its head is always pointing downwards due to its head being heavy. Its stare or breath could either turn people into stone, or kill them.