Mongolian Death Worm
Also called MongolianDeathWorm.
Native to Mongolian desert stories, this crimson worm is venomous and can grow up to two meters. Electrocution is its defense, stunning or killing those who dare approach.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Mongolian folklore
- Region
- Mongolia (place of origin)
- Trait family
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Traits
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Form
- Stout bulbous serpentine body
why
Its cylindrical body is said to be thick and smooth
- Serpentine elongated body
why
This elusive and terrifying creature is described as a massive, blood-red worm that can grow up to two meters in length.
- Featureless face
why
Its cylindrical body is said to be thick and smooth, lacking any visible eyes, mouth, or appendages, giving it an otherworldly and unsettling appearance.
- Corrosive venom secretion
why
First, it can project a corrosive venom that is potent enough to instantly kill any living being it comes into contact with.
Behaviour
- Burrows through earth
why
the creature's alleged ability to burrow quickly into the sand, has led some cryptozoology enthusiasts to maintain that the lack of evidence does not necessarily disprove its existence.
Offensive powers
- Lethal breath
why
These electric shocks are said to be capable of killing a human or even a camel from several meters away.
- Venomous bite
why
First, it can project a corrosive venom that is potent enough to instantly kill any living being it comes into contact with.
Utility powers
- Earth burrowing
why
the creature's alleged ability to burrow quickly into the sand, has led some cryptozoology enthusiasts to maintain that the lack of evidence does not necessarily disprove its existence.
Roles
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- Hero meets
2 citations
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Death Worm."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Death Worm."