A Lake Monster is a freshwater mythological creature that appears in local mythology or folklore, but whose existence currently lacks clear physical evidence. A well-known example is the Loch Ness Monster. Depictions of lake monsters are often similar to some sea monsters. They are mainly the subject of research by followers of the study of cryptozoology and folklore.
Origin[]
Most lake monsters have left no evidence of their existence outside of alleged sightings and controversial photographs, and a large proportion are believed to be non-existent to conventional zoologists and other scientists. Misidentifications of seals, otters, deer, waterfowl, large fish such as giant sturgeons or catfish, logs, mirages, seiches, light distortions, ship wakes, or unusual wave patterns have all to be proposed to explain specific reports. Sociologists add that descriptions of these creatures vary over time and local cultures, following the pattern of folkloric beliefs and not what would be expected from encounters with real animals.
Members[]
- Loch Ness Monster
- Ogopogo
- Thetis Lake Monster
- Kelpies
- Morag
- Champ
- Lagarfljot Worm
- Lariosauro
- Memphre
- Monster of Lake Tota
- Nahuelito
- Lake Van Monster
- Inkanyamba
- Iliama Lake Monster
- Abaia
- Tahoe Tessie
- Bunyip
- Kelpie of Loch Ness
- Kappa
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Images[]
External Links[]
- Lake Monsters on the Wikipedia
