Snallygaster
Overview
Flying Creature
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Dragon-like creature from Maryland folklore, particularly Frederick County. Described with metal beak, sharp teeth, wings, tentacles. German settlers in 1700s told of 'Schneller Geist' (quick spirit). Made newspaper headlines in early 1900s. One account claims it died in vat of moonshine during Prohibition.
Behavior
Flies, swoops at victims, metallic screech
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
Habitat:
Frederick County, particularly South Mountain
Frederick County, particularly South Mountain
Characteristics
Size:
Wingspan of 20+ feet
Wingspan of 20+ feet
Historical Context
First Reported:
1700s German settler stories, 1900s newspaper reports
1700s German settler stories, 1900s newspaper reports
Folklore Origins:
German settler folklore, early 1900s Maryland newspapers
German settler folklore, early 1900s Maryland newspapers
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