Snallygaster
In Maryland folklore, this dragon-like bird is said to inhabit the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's known for preying on livestock and is feared for its terrifying appearance.
At a glance
- Tradition
- American folklore
- Region
- Blue Ridge Mountains, Maryland (habitat)
- Trait family
- The Silent-Winged
- Symbols
- Bird
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Symbols
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- Bird is image-domain The bird denotes the soul and its flight between worlds, carrying aspiration, prophecy and divine essence, and moving freely where the earthbound cannot follow.
why
In Maryland folklore, this dragon-like bird is said to inhabit the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Traits
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Form
- Hybrid of multiple animals
why
This chimeric beast is often described as a cross between a reptile and a bird, with a body that defies easy classification.
- Giant wingspan
why
Witnesses claim it possesses a serpentine neck, razor-sharp talons, and leathery wings that can span up to 20 feet.
- Serpentine elongated body
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Witnesses claim it possesses a serpentine neck, razor-sharp talons, and leathery wings that can span up to 20 feet.
Sight and sound
- Single glowing eye
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Its most distinctive feature is its single eye, said to glow an eerie red in the darkness, striking terror into those unfortunate enough to encounter it.
- Blood curdling scream
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unearthly shrieks echoing through the night