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May I add: The older it grows, the deeper in the ocean it resides

Heck it's been so long since I drew wyverns last time

The thing I love about drawing aquatic things is: I can add so much details, like scales and fins, horns, antennaes! And make a coral reefy background and add smol fishes as scale to compare the mere height

Found on Listverse.com- 10 Toilet Demons and Deities from around the World by Shannon Gadberry

Because you learn something new everyday!

"From spirits ripping your legs off to a demon that feeds on human waste, bathrooms seem to provide anything but relief. However, if nature calls and you just can’t hold it anymore, use this list as a guide for dealing with any supernatural beings you might encounter. It may just save you from being dragged down the toilet into the pits of Hell..."

Here are a few of my faves:

9- Sulak

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In ancient Babylonia, demons and magic were important factors in dealing with medicine and curing diseases. A probable cause of disease? The toilet. The main Babylonian medical text, the Diagnostic Handbook, written by chief scholar Esagil-kin-apli of Borsippa, describes one particular demon: Sulak. Sulak hides in places where its victims would be alone, taking the form of a lion on its hind legs. The best choice for a hiding place? Yes: the toilet. Babylonians believed that while someone was doing their business, they were at their most vulnerable state, giving Sulak the perfect opportunity to strike. Because of this belief, they referred to disease as the “hand” of Sulak. This demon was also held responsible for causing strokes and seizures if toilet users did not abide by its bathroom standards of modesty and silence.

8- Kawaya No-Kami

Legend claims that Kawaya no-kami, the Japanese toilet god, was born from the excrement of Izanami—the goddess of Earth and darkness. Kawaya would provide protection for people using early toilets that were darker and more dangerous than our modern facilities. People would even decorate their toilets as a shrine for Kawaya no-kami and sometimes “dine” with the god to symbolize eating food that the god had left. However, if the bathrooms didn’t stay clean or people were not respectful enough of Kawaya, their children would be born ugly and unhappy.

While protection from drowning and the assurance of a beautiful child seem like good deals, Kawaya no-kami comes with his own terrifying toilet tale. Depicted as a blind man, he was known to hide at the bottom of toilets clutching a spear. If you didn’t make your presence known by coughing before sitting down, then your trip to the bathroom could end up being anything but pleasant.

5- Akaname

Picture a demon with a human-like body, Goblin-like face, slimy hair, one extended toenail on each foot, and an unsettling long tongue soaking in poisonous saliva. Just from his appearance, he may seem like the last thing you would ever want to encounter, but this Japanese bathroom spirit is far less harmful than he looks. Born out of scum and attracted to untidiness, Akaname’s purpose is to lick up filth and grime plaguing restrooms in hard-to-reach places. Akaname is thought to have originated as a scare tactic to motivate children to keep their bathrooms clean.

However, with the exception of potentially spreading disease, Akaname is completely harmless and doesn’t even have the intention of scaring you. He just wants a clean toilet, making him the most helpful and useful bathroom spirit on this list. Just stay out of the way of his poisonous tongue, and you’ll never have to lift a finger to clean the restroom again. That is, if you can stand his terrifying appearance.

2- Cloacina, Stercutius, And Crepitus

With Cloacina, the sewer goddess, and Stercutius, the god of dung, ancient Rome was no stranger to worshiping deities that were related to the restroom. However, the Roman’s primary toilet god was known as Crepitus, who not only ruled over the latrine, but was also the god of flatulence. Yes, the ancient Romans had a god for farts.

According to mythology, Crepitus was summoned when one was constipated or had diarrhea. Thus, despite his helpfulness, he probably wasn’t the type of deity you’d like to encounter often. Cloacina, on the other hand, was a useful goddess, summoned when the sewers were backed up or blocked. In the eighth century B.C., the Sabine king Titus Tatius even erected a shrine in honor of Cloacina, revealing Rome’s dependency on her in keeping the sewer system running effectively. Even Stercutius was an important divine figure in Rome at the time. Because of his godly ruling of all things dung and excrement, he was connected to agriculture—manure was a necessary factor in keeping crops lush and fertile.

But why so many toilet deities? Romans were actually very afraid of toilets, convinced that demons and devils lurked in the sewer system. They believed a person was most exposed while sitting on the toilet, leaving them vulnerable to the evils below. In order to counteract this, the Romans were faithful to their toilet deities. They hoped the gods would keep the sewer unblocked, clear up any unfortunate bodily functions, help the growth of crops, and protect people from any foul or vile spirits waiting to attack.

1- Jinn (?!??!)

The jinn, or genies, are Islamic supernatural creatures that are described as being on fire, yet smokeless. The jinn are able to physically interact with people and objects as they choose. According to the Quran, the jinn can see you, but you cannot see them. Because of their evil disposition, the jinn like to inhabit dirty toilets.

Their catchphrase is “IT’S COBBLERING TIME!”