Ahool
Originating from Indonesian folklore, this giant bat has a wingspan exceeding 10 feet. Its eerie cry, resembling that of a baby, can be heard echoing through the night.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Indonesian folklore
- Region
- Java (habitat)
- Trait family
- The Silent-Winged
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Traits
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Form
- Giant wingspan
why
With a wingspan exceeding 10 feet, this nocturnal behemoth dwarfs even the largest known bat species.
- Hybrid of multiple animals
why
its unusually shaped head, which resembles a bizarre fusion between a bat and a primate
Sight and sound
- Infant-like cry
why
the Ahool emits a haunting cry that eerily mimics the wail of a human infant.
- Glowing red eyes
why
its piercing red eyes, which seem to glow with an otherworldly intensity in the darkness
Offensive powers
- Wind gust strike
why
Its hunting style is believed to involve swooping down from the night sky, using its enormous wings to create gusts of wind that disorient its prey before snatching them with powerful claws.
- Fear-inducing roar
why
Some believe this cry is a hunting call, used to disorient and terrify its prey, while others speculate it serves as a form of communication between Ahools.
Roles
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- Water meets
2 citations
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Ahool."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ahool."