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Mythos Atlas

The Bestiary

Haudenosaunee Mythological Creatures

5 creatures from the Haudenosaunee Tradition in the atlas, listed from most to least dangerous by the atlas's own rating.

  • Nia'gwahe, the Monster Bear

    Forests of the Seneca country

    The most feared of the magic beasts of Seneca tradition, a gigantic bear that challenges people to race for their lives and can be killed only by striking a hidden spot on the sole of its foot.

    Danger 9/10

  • Horned Serpent

    Lakes and deep rivers

    The great horned serpent of the deep waters in Seneca tradition, able to take the form of a handsome man to lure people away, and the chief enemy of the Thunderer.

    Danger 8/10

  • Stone Giants

    Mountains and caves of the Northeast

    Giants of Seneca and wider Haudenosaunee tradition, shaped like people but of enormous size and covered with coats of flint that turned aside the arrows of men.

    Danger 8/10

  • Dagwanoenyent, the Storm Wind

    The sky in storms

    The violent storm wind of Seneca tradition, which appears as a flying head with long streaming hair, set against the gentle wind Ga'ha'.

    Danger 7/10

  • Djogeon

    Caves, gulches, and stream banks

    The Little People of Seneca tradition, who live in caves and gulches, generally do not harm people, and, in return for small gifts, warn them of danger or help them to good fortune.

    Danger 2/10

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