#native creatures

• Wendigo

(win-day-goh) / (when-day-goh)

man-eating monster or evil spirit known as a Manitou-- wendigos were once regular people who cannibalized others and slowly was taken over by this spirit, turning into a terrifying, red eyed, towering giant gaunt monsters with long teeth and claws, skin so emaciated it ripped at the bone. Eternally hungry, they hunt the living

• Nibiinaabe

(nih-bee-nah-bay)

water spirits, described as mermaid-like creatures, with human torsos and fish tails who live in the Great Lakes. Said to be frightened off by loud noises. 

• Mishiginebig

(Mih-shih-ginnie-bigg)

Also known as “the Great Horned Serpent” A great giant lake monster said to lurk in the Great Lakes and tip over boats, eating humans. Described to have a large horn on it’s head.

•Underwater Panther

published on Gearsoftimes

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