Ursula Stuby
Lizz Leiser
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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@
Deadline for all Camphurcii to be sent to magicalcreaturesproject@
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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
Deadline for all Teehooltsoodies to be sent to magicalcreaturesproject@
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Creature #14: Karkadann
Karkadann is a type of Unicorn from the traditions of Persia, India, and North Africa. The name Karkadann comes from the Sanskrit kartajan, meaning 'Lord of the Desert'. Described as white in body, as large as a rhinoceros and with a tail like a loin, the Karkadann had two or even three hooves on each foot. Unlike the white or silvery horn sported by most unicorns, the Karkadann has a black spiraling horn in the centre of it's forehead. It is extremely fierce and known to hunt creatures as large as an elephant. Only the song of the ringdove can calm it: so fond is the Karkadann of the sound of this song that it will go to great lengths to protect a nest of ringdoves.
Deadline for all Karkadann action to be sent to magicalcreaturesproject@gmail.com: September 12th, 2011
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