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Day 8- Rompo The Rompo is a mythical creature originating from the legends of India and Africa. They are said to have long, skeletal bodies, the head of a hare, human ears, the front arms of a badger and the rear legs of a bear. Some believe the creatures to have quills as well. The creature is believed to be nocturnal, secretive and feeds on human corpses. It is also said to croon softly as it eats #rompo #mythicalcreatures #folkloreandfairytales #custombysophy #indiamythology #africanmythology https://www.instagram.com/p/B67za4JArur/?igshid=zegkkmv0ea4n

Inktober 2018 by CustombySophy

Day 4- Lusca The Lusca has been described in a variety of ways, some suggesting it’s merely a giant octopus that has been misidentified. Many others however, have described the Lusca as a half-shark, half-octopus hybrid monster. It has razor-sharp teeth and multi-suckered tentacles. It is said to be over 75 feet long, possibly growing as large as 200 feet in some cases. It’s habitats are underwater terrain, large underwater caves, the edge of the continental, or other areas where large crustaceans (assumed to be their food source) are found. #folkloreandfairytales #folklore #challengebysophy #lusca #custombysophy https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXZ33OgIUZ/?igshid=11ny6zicqj4tm

Day 10- Nuckelavee The Nuckelavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian mythology that combines equine and human elements. It has been described to have a man’s torso with no legs attached to a horse’s back as if a rider. It has its origins in Norse mythology and is believed by some to be the nastiest of all the demons of Scotland’s Northern Isles. The Nuckelavee’s breath was thought to wilt crops and sicken livestock. The creature was also held responsible for droughts and epidemics on land despite being predominantly a sea-dweller. I have skipped a day here because I’ve been really struggling with the Baba Yaga. I’m going to try and work on it when I can #nuckelavee #nuckelaveedrawing #custombysophy #folkloreandfairytales #mythology #norsemythology #orcadianmythology https://www.instagram.com/p/B7M6yhwgzJW/?igshid=1emk49wktoe3d

So here's my second #banshee of the year for #FolkloreAndFairytales challenge #CustomBySophy #Leuchtturm1917Sketchbook #AlvinDraftmatic #MabsDraftmaticMechanicalPencil #PencilSketch #PrismacolorPencils (at Boroughbridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxyMzIeFEpf/?igshid=qietlp19odw

A little late to the party but hoping to catchup #folkloreandfairytales #custombysophy #mermaid (at Devil's Arrows)