Jawnomicon

Causes storms or tsunamis

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Behaviour TMI A1142

26 figures

Amemasu

By thrashing its massive body, the creature is said to generate violent storms that churn the waters and whip up fierce winds, creating treacherous conditions for any boats or settlements near the shore.

Abaia

It can generate massive waves and violent currents, turning the once-calm lake into a maelstrom of destruction.

Cetus

It can create whirlpools to drag entire ships down into the ocean depths.

Gagana

With a mere flap of its enormous wings or a piercing cry, this creature can summon storms at will, manipulating weather patterns and bringing forth tempests that can reshape landscapes.

Iku-Turso

Its very presence is enough to stir the waters and create tumultuous storms, making it a force to be reckoned with for sailors and coastal dwellers alike.

Umibōzu

It is said to have the power to summon storms at will, churning the waters into violent maelstroms that can easily capsize ships and drag entire crews to their doom.

Bakunawa

Its attempts to devour the moon cause not only eclipses but also trigger massive tidal disruptions, tsunamis, and earthquakes.

Jörmungandr

The serpent's presence in the world's oceans is said to be the cause of tides and tsunamis, its movements creating great disturbances in the waters.

Underwater Panther (Mishipeshu/Mishibizhiw)

Its presence is said to influence weather patterns, particularly the formation of storms and dangerous water conditions, highlighting its control over the elements.

Con Rit

Some legends claim that the Con Rit's movements can cause tsunamis or alter ocean currents, making it a being of both fear and respect among maritime communities.

Walutahanga

The tradition then turns her survival into retribution — her anger at the treatment she received is answered by a flood or tidal surge that threatens the community responsible with general destruction.

Haietlik

Some legends suggest that it can control these elements, using them to disorient its prey or to warn off potential threats.

Bishop-fish

Sailors speak in hushed tones of ships that encountered the Bishop-fish only to face terrible storms, treacherous currents, or inexplicable mechanical failures shortly after.

Impundulu (Lightning Bird)

This ethereal creature possesses the unique ability to summon and control storms at will.

Adaro

Some legends suggest that the Adaro can control weather patterns, stirring up sudden storms to capsize boats or lure sailors to their doom.

Afanc

By thrashing its powerful tail in bodies of water, the creature can generate massive waves and currents, capable of overwhelming nearby settlements and transforming peaceful waterways into raging torrents.

Ikuchi

It is said to have the ability to manipulate weather patterns, conjuring storms and violent seas at will.

Inkanyamba

Local legends speak of the creature's capacity to summon violent storms, particularly during the summer months.

Isonade

It is said to possess an uncanny intelligence, often working in tandem with storms to create the perfect conditions for an attack.

Labbu

Its movements are said to cause great upheavals in the sea, creating massive waves and whirlpools that can swallow entire fleets.

Lambton Worm

Local folklore suggested that the Worm could influence weather patterns, summoning storms to aid its destructive endeavors.

Leviathan

This behemoth is described as a serpentine monster of such immense proportions that its very movements can cause the seas to churn and froth.

Namazu

When the Namazu thrashes about in its subterranean lair, the ground above trembles and shakes, causing destruction and chaos for the inhabitants of the world above.

Unhcegila

Its presence heralds great upheaval, whether physical in the form of earthquakes and storms, or metaphorical in the shape of societal changes and personal trials.

Ziz

The thunderous beating of its wings is believed to cause storms and hurricanes

Blue Men of the Minch

The Blue Men of the Minch are blue-skinned, grey-bearded mermen of Scottish Hebridean folklore said to raise storms and wreck ships in the strait between Lewis and the Shiant Isles.