The Fylgjas

Lizz Leiser

Lucas McCann

Lucas McCann

Ursula Stuby

Creature #17: Fylgja

In Norse mythology, a Fylfja is an animal spirit that accompanies the soul of a person. It might be in the form of an eagle, wolf or another animal, or it might be a troll. The Fylgja is drawn to a person who has a character with an affinity to the form in question, apearing in dreams and visions to give messages. The name is also used of the 'fetch' or spiritual-double of a person. If this is seen by another, it signifies that they are either out of their body in a dream or else they have left this life.

Deadline for all Fylgja to be sent to magicalcreaturesproject@gmail.com: Monday, December 5th.

The Camphurciis

Ursula Stuby

Lizz Leiser

Creature #16: Camphurcii

According to a 16th century doctrine a Camphurcii was an amphibious creature with the body and forelegs of a deer while it's rear legs were those of a goose. It had a three foot horn sticking from it's forehead, like the unicorn. The Camphurcii lived only on the island of Molucca where it blamelessly fed on fish. It is doubtful whether many now remain since it's fabulous horn was believed to be a remedy against poison.


Deadline for all Camphurcii to be sent to magicalcreaturesproject@gmail.com: Monday October 31st, 2011

The Teehooltsoodis

Ursula Stuby

Lizz Leiser

Creature #15: Teehooltsoodi

A creature from before the Flood, this water monster from the traditions of the Navajo people of North America resembles a very large otter with smooth fur and horns on its head like those of a buffalo. In one native story, Teehooltsoodi's child was stolen by Spider Woman; so angry and desperate was Teehooltsoodi that he caused several rivers to overflow, flooding the land for miles around.

Deadline for all Teehooltsoodies to be sent to magicalcreaturesproject@gmail.com: Monday October 3rd, 2011

The Karkadanns

Ursula Stuby

Lizz Leiser