Bunyip
Also known as: Kianpraty
Australia's lurking water spirit, feared by indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
Pre-colonial (Aboriginal oral tradition)
Throughout Australia
Variable (5-15 ft est.)
Aggressive, territorial
Cultural tradition continues
The Lore
The Bunyip is a creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology said to inhabit swamps, creeks, and billabongs. Descriptions vary wildly: some say it looks like a giant starfish, others describe a dog-faced creature with dark fur. Its name translates roughly to 'devil' or 'spirit,' and its bellowing cry was said to warn of danger.
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