Wizard of Oz Fact #83: The Hammer-Heads Guarded the Hilltops of Oz
In Baum’s first novel, the Hammer-Heads are creatures with extendable necks who strike intruders with their hard heads. Their bizarre design reflects Baum’s love of playful, nontraditional monsters.
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