Shoshone Water Serpent
Overview
Aquatic Creature
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(1/5)
Description
Water serpents from Shoshone tradition found in various Wyoming waterways. Described as large serpentine creatures living in lakes and rivers. Part of indigenous spiritual tradition rather than modern cryptozoology. Stories warn of power and danger of these water beings.
Behavior
Aquatic, powerful, dangerous in tradition
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Wyoming, USA
Wyoming, USA
Habitat:
Wyoming lakes and rivers
Wyoming lakes and rivers
Characteristics
Size:
Large serpentine
Large serpentine
Historical Context
First Reported:
Ancient Shoshone tradition
Ancient Shoshone tradition
Folklore Origins:
Shoshone indigenous mythology
Shoshone indigenous mythology
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