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Deadoendjadases
Deadoendjadases is from Seneca myth. He was a cannibalistic monster that lived with his three witch sisters. They collected human flesh and pounded green corn for him to eat. Their longhouse was surrounded by a strawberry field and was guarded by Hadjoqda’s inflated skin. He was eventually killed by a boy from the Turkey clan. Then the boys clan along with the Quail and Partridge clans moved into the strawberry field. Citations: Sullivan, Irene F., and Gill, Sam D.. Dictionary of Native American Mythology. United Kingdom, Oxford University Press, 1994.
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Das-Adder/Dassie-Adder
The Das-Adder is a cryptid from the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. It’s name combines the local name for the hyrax “dassie” and the adder. They have heads resembling a hyrax, bodies like a snake, skin around the ears folded into crests, and a red and yellow striped tail measuring two feet in length. They have incredibly strong venom and are thought to be capable of luring in prey with a hypnotic stare. Citations: Eberhart, George M.. Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology. United Kingdom, ABC-CLIO, 2002.
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Dard/Cat-Headed Snake
The Dard is a strange cryptid from Europe. Its name means “forked tongue” in French. They’re lizard-like creatures with cat heads, four legs, viper tails, and horse manes running down their backs. They are known to bite viciously when provoked, but have no venom. They are known to hiss very loudly and consume milk from cows. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016. Eberhart, George M.. Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology. United Kingdom, ABC-CLIO, 2002.
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Dakhanavar/Dashnavar
The Dakhanavar is an evil mountain spirit from Armenian myth. They are believed to live in remote areas around Mount Ararat, where it lurks up trees or hides inside hollow trees. They lie in wait, watching for victims to walk by and then follows those victims until they go to sleep. They often target campers but in desperate situations may sneak into homes or remote inns to find prey. They are also known to attack any who attempt to map the region, even just counting the hills, due to the fear they may lose their hiding spots. They creep up to sleeping humans and drain their blood from their toes…
