Australia
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Cheeroonear
The Cheeroonear are mythical creatures from Australian myth. They’re described as humanoid creatures with dog faces, heads, and ears. They have long arms with hands that trail along the ground as they walk. They have a dewlap extending from the bottom of the neck all the way to the wrinkles on the belly. They hunted humans in the Nullabor Plain. There was a drought and the Cheeroonear kept mankind from the water sources. One chugged so much water his stomach distended and he vomited up water and the skulls of several missing people. This Cheeroonear declared he would kill them and then left. The people returned to their village and…
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Bunyip
The Bunyip is a mythical creature from Australia. Their name comes from the Aboriginal word for “spirit.”They are often described as being the size of a calf. Often they are seen as immortal creatures. They live in calm, still waters and are docile when left alone, but incredibly dangerous and territorial. They have been described with several varied features including feathers, an otter body, flippers, walrus tusks, a long neck, a long pointed head, large ears that prick up when aware of someone’s presence, and a thick mane of hair. They have been described as having an awkward shambling style of movement with the front legs being larger than the…
