Pukwudgie
Also known as: Puck-wudj-ininee, Puck Wudgie
A small, troll-like trickster from Wampanoag legend that lures victims off cliffs.
Pre-colonial Wampanoag tradition
Southeastern Massachusetts, USA
2-3 ft tall
Mischievous, occasionally deadly
Cultural tradition with modern sightings
The Lore
Pukwudgies are small, gray-skinned humanoids from Wampanoag and other northeastern Algonquian traditions. Standing 2-3 feet tall with oversized noses and ears, they are said to possess the ability to appear and vanish at will, create fire, and lure people to their deaths. The Freetown-Fall River State Forest in Massachusetts, part of the Bridgewater Triangle, is their most reported modern territory.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Media Appearances
- Harry Potter (Ilvermorny house name)
- Paranormal Witness (TV)
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