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Traditional narratives (Native California) (49 P) Pages in category "Native American mythology of California" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
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.
Guarani mythology – an indigenous people of the Gran Chaco, especially in Paraguay and parts of the surrounding areas of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia and Some regions in the southern part of South America. Inca mythology (Religion in the Inca Empire) – a South American empire based in the central Andes mountain range.
The mythological Chimera is a terrifying creature that features a fire-breathing lion’s head attached to a goat’s body, ending in a serpent tail. There are varying versions of what a Chimera ...
Unicorn – horse-like creature with a single horn, often symbolizing purity (Worldwide) Winged unicorn; Water Horse – General name for mythical water dwelling horses of many cultures Ceffyl Dŵr – water horse; Each-uisge – Malevolent shapeshifting oceanic water horse
The mythology of the Ohlone (Costanoan) Native American people of Northern California include creation myths as well as other ancient narratives that contain elements of their spiritual and philosophical belief systems, and their conception of the world order.