MONONGY

ORIGIN: Navajo folklore.

The Monongy is also sometimes referred to as the Navajo Water Monster.

It is a creature that lives in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and deep pools, mostly staying just beneath the surface, waiting for unsuspecting victims. 

There are so many different fescriptions of the Monongy, but it is commonly described as a massive, snake with dark, scaly skin, glowing eyes.

Some say it has a long, twisting body, more twisted than a snake, while others say it has limbs with clawed hands it used to drag people into the water.

According to legend, the Monongy is not merely an animal but an evil spirit tied to water.

It preys on those who go too close to the water's edge, especially children. 

Once it captures its victim, it drags them to the depths of the water and they— the victims— are never seen again.

Navajo elders always warn young people about the Monongy to teach respect for nature's dangers.