-
Martlet/Mercula/Merle/Merlette
The Martlet is a creature from heraldic symbology. It resembles a bird with no beak or feet and is believed to have been representative of fourth-born sons. Due to its lack of feet and overly long wings, it can’t take off if it ever lands on the ground. To combat this issue, the Martlet perch in high places to dive down before flying. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.
-
Ecan/E’can/E’ciniye
The Ecan is an undead creature from the Coos Native Americans. They are created when a ghost re-enters a corpse and animates it causing it to rise from the grave feet first. They are often covered in hair, have peculiar eyes, are completely naked, and act like crazy people. They then go into the forest to do evil, hurting humans, especially poor people. People would wait for five days after someone was buried to see if the corpse would rise, and they could be healed with the powers of a shaman. If they rise from the grave and no one is present, they may go to the mountains and would…
-
Ebigane
The Ebigane is a strange monstrous creature from the Fang people of the Congo. They are often described as a combination of a bird and a buffalo. They have been described as massive creatures with grey horns, ears shaped like a flower, long legs, sharp claws, hairy bat wings, large fangs, and long sweeping tails. According to legends, these creatures date back to prehistoric times. They are known to emerge from clouds flapping their wings loudly, make rattling noises, and can take human or animal form. One notable story recounts a man named Mefoumou Mba Foumou transforming a mouse into an Ebigane by spitting on its head and drawing a…
You May Also Like
Miga/Migas
-
Eagle Butte Alien Encounter
The Eagle Butte Alien Encounter occurred near Eagle Butte South Dakota March 5, 2011, at 11:45. The witness was a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the security guard of a local casino. He was driving home after work and began seeing bright red lights. There were hundreds of glowing balls and they spun around the car at 2 car lengths away while he drove south on Highway 20. After several miles, the car slowed down and when it went down to 40 mph, the red lights vanished and the car sped back up to 60 mph. He turned down a dirt road to a soil experimentation station…
-
Dzoo-Noo-Qua
Dzoo-Noo-Qua is from Kwakiutl Native Americans. She was an ugly giantess who stole children. She lived across a river in a remote area. She kept her life essence in a hole in the ground. She was killed when “Sky Boy” shot an arrow into the ground. Citations: Rose, Carol. Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth. United Kingdom, Norton, 2001. Sullivan, Irene F., and Gill, Sam D.. Dictionary of Native American Mythology. United Kingdom, Oxford University Press, 1994.
You May Also Like
Duck-Footed Dum-Dum
Dhampir/Dhampyr/Dhampressa(female)
Durango Six Armed Reptilian
-
Durango Six Armed Reptilian
The Durango Six-Armed Reptilian was sighted near Durango Mexico on November 10, 1965. A witness and his 15 year old son sighted a hovering disk close to the ground. A round opening was visible at the top and a reddish smoke leaked out. What climbed out was a creature described as a short humanoid creature with long ears, six tubular arms, and a long greenish tail. It carried around something resembling a metallic umbrella and seemingly used this to make signals. The creature saw the witnesses and jumped down before they immediately ran away. Citations: Rosales, Albert. Humanoid Encounters 1965-1969: The Others Amongst Us. N.p., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.
-
Duppy
The Duppy is a form of ghost from the West Indies. They are believed to be all the evil that escapes the body after death. This evil takes a semi-corporeal form and can be summoned and bound to be used as servants or weapons. They can be summoned accidentally by playing cards near the grave of someone recently deceased. Pouring rum and some silver coins into a grave can cause the Duppy to take form. If the summoner loses control of the Duppy, it will destroy everything they love, and then brutally kill them. They cannot be stopped at night, but you can scatter tobacco seeds to distract the Duppy…
-
Dungavenhooter/Dungaven Hooter/Dungaven-Hooter
The Dungavenhooter is a bizarre creature from Lumberjack Folklore. They resemble large alligators with no mouths and massive nostrils. They live in logging regions and lie in wait until a person approaches. When a victim is close enough, the Dungavenhooter will swipe its tail to take their feet out from under them. The Dungavenhooter will then jump on and pulverize their victims until they’re broken down into a gaseous state, which they then inhale to consume them. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Matthews, John, and Matthews, Caitlin. The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z…
-
Duck-Footed Dum-Dum
The Duck-Footed Dum-Dum is a silly creature from Lumberjack Folklore. It goes by the “scientific name” Ventertympanum coxi. The skin on their backs is similar to a drum and they have two tails shaped like drum sticks. They use these tails to quickly hit their backs, making a drumming sound. This sound is used to indicate to fish that spawning season has begun. Citations: Yarns of the Big Woods, Written and Illustrated by Art Childs
-
Drop Bear/Pangkala
The Drop Bear is a goofy creature from Australian folklore. Stories of the Drop Bear have no clear origin and are generally accepted to be a joke targeted at tourists, since these are the Drop Bears main targets. Some describe Drop Bears as koala bears reaching anywhere from 3 to 8 feet in height with leathery backsides. They’re thought to have sharp claws and teeth, with estimates of incisors reaching 40 cm in length. They lurk in eucalyptus trees and drop down on victims. It’s thought no one has ever survived a Drop Bear attack, with victims sometimes having their neck broken from being landed on. They are sometimes thought…
