Congo
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Miga/Migas
The Migas are large aquatic cryptids from the Congo. They are described as huge flat creatures with long tentacle-like protrusions. Sometimes it’s thought to have a head comparable to a gorgon. They’re thought to live in the upper waterways of the Congo River. Anything that gets too close to them is grabbed and pulled down to their lair. They are known to hide among rocks. They drain victims of blood and eat brains from infants. Some theorized identities of these creatures are freshwater octopus, drastically warped stories of manatees, or giant catfish. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers,…
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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…