Jawnomicon

mimics-human-voice-to-mislead

behavioral TMI K1675

Figures bearing this motif (6)

Shellycoat · salience 0.8
“It is said to imitate a drowning person's cries to lure the curious or the helpful toward a riverbank, or to call out in a human voice from within the water, only to reveal itself, or vanish laughing, once the listener has been thoroughly led astray.”
Jackalope
“One of its most intriguing abilities is the power to mimic human voices, which it uses to confuse and misdirect travelers in the vast expanses of the American West.”
Manticore
“Legends speak of the Manticore's ability to mimic human speech, often using this skill to lure unsuspecting prey.”
Peuchén
“Its shapeshifting abilities are not limited to physical forms; the Peuchen can also mimic sounds and even rudimentary speech to lure victims.”
Fachen
“It has been known to mimic human voices to lure unsuspecting victims, showcasing a cruel creativity in its methods.”
Curupira
“In some tellings the Curupira can also mimic animal calls and human voices to lure victims off their path.”