Lynx
The lynx denotes wild ferocity, fearless nocturnal vitality, sharp sight, and vigilance, though some lore adds deceit or imagines a dog-headed fabulous beast.
Our paraphrase of what the sources say it carries.
At a glance
- Type
- Symbol
- Borne by
- 1 figure
- Traditions
- Native American folklore (1)
Figures that bear it
A model judged each figure against its own description, one term at a time. Is: the figure is a kind of this thing. Bears: it carries the thing or is marked by it. What a figure does is filed under motifs and powers. Open "why" for the sentence the judgement rests on.
- Underwater Panther (Mishipeshu/Mishibizhiw) is Native American folklore
why
The Underwater Panther, known by various names such as Mishipeshu, Mishibijiw, or Great Lynx, is a powerful and enigmatic creature in Native American mythology, particularly prominent in the traditions of the Great Lakes region.