The Altamaha-ha, also known as Altie, is a legendary cryptid from Southeastern Georgia folklore. It is said to inhabit the streams and abandoned rice fields near the Altamaha River. Rooted in Muscogee tradition, the creature has become an enduring symbol of local mystery and intrigue.

Altamaha-ha

The Boo Hag is a fearsome and malevolent creature from Gullah folklore. It is known for shedding its skin and attacking unsuspecting victims at night to drain their life force. This unique figure embodies a syncretic blend of African spiritual traditions and local superstitions.

Boo hag

The Fastachee is a small dwarf from Native American mythology, known as the 'Little Giver'. He is revered for providing life-sustaining corn and healing medicine. His legend originates in the Southeast Woodlands, particularly among the Seminole and Oklahoma traditions.

Fastachee

The Horned Serpent is a mythological, serpentine creature appearing in Native American, European, and Near Eastern traditions. It is intrinsically linked to water and storm elements, symbolising rebirth and the transformative powers of nature. With its distinctive horns and scaly body, it embodies both the protective and formidable aspects of elemental forces.

Horned Serpent

The Nunnehi are immortal spirit people from Cherokee mythology known for their elusive, ethereal presence. They dwell in hidden underground townhouses and high mountain peaks in the Southern Appalachians. Their mysterious nature is marked by enchanting music, dance, and the ability to confound those who try to locate them.

Nûñnë'hï

Nun'Yunu'Wi, also known as Stone Coat, is a fearsome mythical being from Cherokee folklore with stone-like, impenetrable skin. Wielding a magical cane and powerful sorcery, it uses mind control to terrorize and devour human beings. However, a peculiar vulnerability to the sight of menstruating women ultimately leads to its downfall.

Nun'Yunu'Wi

Okeus is a wrathful Native American deity revered by the Powhatan and Monocan tribes of Virginia. He is known for unleashing calamities such as illness and crop failure when not properly appeased. Misinterpreted by European colonists as the devil, his worship centred around temples known as Quioccosan.

Okeus

Panti is a fabulous beast from Chickasaw mythology renowned for its exceptionally lovely teeth. It exchanges its own teeth for lost baby teeth, echoing the roles of the Tooth Fairy and Ratoncito Pérez. This benevolent creature symbolizes a cherished rite of passage in indigenous folklore.

Panti'

The Raven Mocker is a malevolent spirit from Cherokee mythology known for preying on those nearing death. With a withered, spectral appearance and eerie, raven-like cries, it haunts the night. By consuming the hearts of its victims, it absorbs their remaining years of life, extending its own existence.

Raven Mocker

The Skunk Ape is a large, hairy, humanoid creature reported to inhabit the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States, especially in Florida. It is often likened to Bigfoot and has become a prominent figure in regional folklore. Despite numerous sightings and anecdotal evidence, its existence remains unverified by mainstream science.

Skunk ape

Spearfinger is a fearsome monster and witch from Cherokee legend, known for her stone-like skin and deadly spear-like forefinger. She roams the rugged mountains of Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, her thunderous footsteps crushing rocks and heralding her approach. With a blood-stained mouth and a singular weak spot in her right palm, she embodies the terrifying power of untamed nature.

Spearfinger

Tsul 'Kalu is a legendary giant from Cherokee mythology, revered as the great lord of the game. Invoked during hunting rites, his presence symbolizes the profound connection between humans and the natural world. His formidable, slant-eyed appearance underscores his authority over wild game.

Tsul 'Kalu

The Yehasuri are two feet tall wild little people from Catawba legend who inhabit the woodlands of South Carolina's Catawba Indian Reservation. They are depicted as ordinary-looking tricksters with a penchant for mischief and occasional viciousness. A unique ritual involving rubbing tobacco on one's hand and reciting an ancient prayer is believed to ward them off.

Southeast Creatures