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Cabyll-Ushtey/Glashtinhe

The Cabyll-Ushtey is a mythical creature from Manx folklore. Their name means “water horse” and they are similar to the Kelpie and Each-Uisge. They resemble pale grey horses, but may take the form of a handsome man. They prey on cattle and humans, and are known to stampede horse herds and steals children.

Citations:

Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.

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