Little Encyclopedia of Lacustre Monsters

Dive into the pages of "Little Encyclopedia of Lake Monsters" and embark on an unforgettable journey through the legends that inhabit the depths of lakes and rivers around the world. From the mysterious waters of Loch Ness to the aquatic enigmas of Iceland and Colombia, this book will take you beyond what your eyes can see. With captivating stories, cultural impact and examples in film, music and literature, this book is a feast for the imagination. Are you ready to enter a realm of wonder and mystery? Dare to discover the unexplored today! After a short review of what lake monsters are and are not and the competing theories we see today, here you will find these mysteries: Loch Ness Monster (Scotland): Perhaps the most famous of all, Nessie, a plesiosaur-like creature, is said to inhabit Loch Ness. Ogopogo (Canada): Ogopogo is believed to live in Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, and is described as a serpentine creature. Champ (United States/Canada): Associated with Lake Champlain on the U.S./Canadian border, a plesiosaur-like aquatic creature is reported. Lagarfljótsormur (Iceland): A sea serpent supposedly inhabiting Lake Lagarfljót, known since the Middle Ages. Flathead Lake Monster (United States): Accounts of a snake-like monster in Flathead Lake, Montana. Mamlambo (South Africa): Said to inhabit rivers and lakes, a crocodile-like creature with tentacles. Memphre (Canada): Accounts of a monster in Lake Memphremagog, described as a snake-like creature. Morag (Scotland): Supposedly inhabitant of Loch Morar, described as a fish-like creature with snakeskin. Selma (Iceland): Sea worm-like creature that, according to legends, lives in the fjords of eastern Iceland. Tianchi Lake Monster (China): There is talk of a dragon-like creature in Tianchi Lake, on the border between China and North Korea. Kussie (United States): Associated with Lake Kussharo in Japan, it is said to be similar to a plesiosaur. Lariosauro (Italy): In Lake Como, a plesiosaur-like creature has been reported. Van Monster (Turkey): There is talk of a snake-like monster in Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake. Legend of Lake Panguipulli (Chile): A giant fish-like being is said to inhabit Lake Panguipulli. Monster of Labynkyr (Russia): In Lake Labynkyr, a monster is reported to have been compared to the Scottish Nessie. Isshii (Japan): Mythical creature associated with Lake Ikeda, described as an octopus-like monster. Lough Ree Monster (Ireland): In Lake Lough Ree, a sea horse-like creature is spoken of. Lake Nahuel Huapi Monster (Argentina-Chile): Legends of a giant fish-like creature in Lake Nahuel Huapi. Näkki (Finland): Aquatic being from Finnish mythology, associated with lakes and rivers, known for drowning people. Muyso (Colombia): In the lagoon of La Cocha, there is talk of a creature similar to a giant snake. Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake (Vietnam): It tells of a giant turtle in Hoan Kiem Lake, considered a deity in Vietnamese mythology. Monster of Lake Tota (Colombia): In Lake Tota, an anaconda-like creature is reported. Mbielu-Mbielu-Mbielu (Congo): Creature from local mythology, sometimes associated with lakes, described as a dinosaur. Lake Biwa Legend (Japan): Tales of a snake monster named Oshōgatsu-ujin that inhabits Lake Biwa.