Fakelore
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Gremlin
The Gremlin is a common mythical creature from more modern folklore, originally British. Stories of this came about in the mid-twentieth century during times of war. and were blamed for causing machine failures. They’re known for mischief, troublemaking, and sabotaging things, especially aircraft. While they could be kind in some circumstances they are far more likely to cause problems. They’re thought to be similar in size and stature to an imp. They are thought to be anywhere from one to seven feet tall, often having grey skin or being covered in fur. Sometimes Gremlins are thought to be invisible. Citations: American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 Volumes]: An Encyclopedia…
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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…
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Deogen/De Ogen
After much research, I have concluded that Deogen lacks any reliable sources, and is likely fabricated. Despite no clear documentation in an official capacity, Deogen is recounted in various locations with many of the same details being shared. I have compiled information from the various unreliable sources and presented them with the context that this is likely a situation akin to fakelore rather than genuine folklore. Deogen is a ghost and urban legend from Brussels, specifically the Sonian Forest in Belgium. They appear as green fog or shadow figures. Their name means “the eyes” as this is how they commonly appear. They were recounted in a book called De Kinderen…
