2026-01-16
•3 min read
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monsters and myths
Deer Woman: The Hooved Judge
She appears at the dance, beautiful and silent. But if you look down at the hem of her dress, you will not see feet. You will see cloven hooves.
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monsters and myths
Piasa: The Dragon of the River
It is painted on the cliffs of the Mississippi River. A dragon with antlers, scales, and a face that looks disturbingly human. It is the Piasa, and it eats warriors whole.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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monsters and myths
Skinwalker: The Witch That Wears Fur
We do not speak its name. To speak it is to invite it. It is a witch who has gained the power to transform into an animal by committing the ultimate taboo.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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monsters and myths
Thunderbird: The Ruler of the Sky
It is not just a bird. It is the storm itself. When it flaps its wings, thunder rolls. When it blinks, lightning strikes. It is the most powerful being in the sky.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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monsters and myths
The Wendigo: The Hunger That Never Ends
It is the spirit of winter, of starvation, and of the ultimate taboo. The Wendigo was once human, but after tasting human flesh, it became a monster that can never be satisfied.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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