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The Ong is a mythical creature from Washoe folklore, described as a giant bird with an eagle-like body, a warrior's face, and wings longer than the tallest pine trees. The Ong was believed to inhabit the waters of Lake Tahoe, preying on those who wandered too close.
Articles about the Mythology of the Native American people, from within the contemporary borders of California Subcategories. This category has only the following ...
The glawackus is one of the fearsome critters, a group of legendary creatures in the folklore and traditions of lumberjacks during the 19th and early 20th centuries in North America. The glawackus is described as looking something between a bear , a panther , and a lion .
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Tahoe Tessie is a cryptid said to inhabit the depths of Lake Tahoe, a lake that straddles the border between California and Nevada.Reports of Tessie date back to the mid-19th century, and over time, the creature has become a well-known part of local folklore.
Selkie – Scottish mythical creature that resembles a seal in the water but assumes human form on land. Sidhe – Irish race of fae that make their homes in mounds. Siren – Beautiful yet dangerous creatures typically depicted as women-headed birds which lure sailors with their enchanting voices to shipwreck on rocky coasts.
In the Creole and Cajun legends, the creature is said to prowl the swamps around Acadiana and Greater New Orleans, and the sugar cane fields and woodlands of the regions. [ citation needed ] The rougarou most often is described as a creature with a human body and the head of a wolf or dog, similar to the werewolf legend.
10. Sirens. Origin: Greek Sirens are another mythological species that have found a home in modern times. There are movies and TV shows about the seductresses with beautiful and enchanted singing ...