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Fantasy: March 13, 2024 Issue [#12458]




 This week: Southern Hemisphere Monster Myths
  Edited by: Prosperous Snow celebrating Author IconMail Icon
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About This Newsletter

The indigenous people of the Southern Hemisphere have their own myths and monsters. Some of the myths concern the creation of the world, while others describe monsters that inhabit various locations in the Southern Hemisphere. In this newsletter I will discuss some of the more intriguing monsters. These monsters come from South America, Australia, and Africa.


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Letter from the editor

Since there are too many mythological creatures to discuss in this newsletter, I am using only three from each continent. I encourage my readers to do their own research on these creatures because some of them are related to a specific indigenous tribe. If you write a fantasy or science fiction story about any of these creatures, please submit it to the newsletter.

South America

Three of the more intriguing South American creatures or monsters are the Gualichu, La Bolefuego, and Colo Colo. The one I would probably me more terrified of is the Colo Colo, which is either a rat with feathers or a snake with a rat's head. While I do not suffer from a rat phobia, rats do frighten me because of their size. The Colo Colo would probably be large if not huge.

The Gualichu causes bad things, such as calamities and sickness, to occur. The La Bolefuego is described as a female spirit carrying a lantern, is attracted by prayer, and attacks travelers. According to the legend she and her children were burned alive.

Australia

Three of the most interesting Australian monsters are the Drop Bear, Yara-ma-yha-who, and Bunyip. The Bunyip, which is described differently across Australia, usually has flippers, tusks, and a horse's tail. It enjoys living in or near water and is a night feeder that will consume humans.

The Drop Bear and Yara-ma-yha-who are meat eaters that live in tree. The Drop Bear is described as a giant koalas. The Yara-ma-yha-who is four feet tall with red skin. Both of these monsters will drop on their prey, usually humans, from above.

Africa

Three of the more frightening African monsters are the Grootslang, Popobawa, and Impundulu. I am not sure which one of these creatures is the most frighten. Although the Impundulu probably comes closest. This is a feathered vampire creature that is as tall as a human being.

The Grootslang looks like a cross between an elephant and a serpent, that steals bright objects such as jewels and other treasures. The Popobawa is a polymorphic monster that usually has bat's wings, one eye, and the scent of sulfur. Since it is polymorphic, it can appear as any type of animal and normally attacks humans.



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Ask & Answer


Fernando Author Icon writes: I have actually been writing a story about dragons, revolving specifically around the dragon named "Solan Renivor." He is the king of the land of Kharis and the story starts off in the battle of Silent Fields. The first chapter is on my portfolio and the title is subject to change. My take of dragons is certaintly different and out of the norm, but in this I feel that is where my writing shows its strength. I don't neccessarily need you to review, this is more of something for you to read and enjoy! Thank you for this newsletter on my favorite mythical animal!

BIG BAD WOLF is Merry Author Icon writes: Oh, I got a few dragons flying around - some actually rescue Maidens from Evil Knights.

Tadpole1 Author Icon writes: Hi Prosperous Snow,

I see that you are interested in dragons, so I thought that I would drop by and let you know that I just posted a dragon short story.

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A young dragon needs self-confidence to be able to save his friend and fly to safety.
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It's a cute little story about a young dragon that needs self-confidence.

Thank you for the newsletter and the links.

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Tadpole1

Fyn-elf Author Icon writes: In my chapter books for kids, set in Alyndoria, lives Dalthyrian. He old, wise, has a sense of humor, and collects books and maps primarily. A book he features in is called 'The Golden Flame.'

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