Melanesia
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Abaia
The Abaia is a giant eel from Melanesian myth. It resides in a massive lake and protects fish from predators and fishermen alike. When people try to fish in its lake, it overwhelms them and their people with an enormous wave. Citations: Rose, Carol. Giants Monsters and Dragons: An Encyclopedia Of Folklore Legend And Myth. United Kingdom, WW Norton, 2001.
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Buata
The Buata is a creature from Melanesian folklore. It is a massive boar with incredible strength and speed. It has tusks the size of swords. It hunts people and eats them whole. It has moderate intelligence, enough to speak in small sentences. It can sometimes be tricked into sparing its prey. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.
