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Did you know that of all the sea monsters, it's the Ogopogo that is best documented? This means you could be learning more about it one go than you would with the Loch Ness monster. Remember that these monsters are myths and proof of their existence is yet to be found. But wouldn't it be fun to extend your knowledge beyond what you can see?
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The windigo is one scary monster that kills and eats its victims. Stories of the windigo haunt Canadians until today. The older people must have used the myth to teach the young not to be greedy and weak. That's the beauty of myths. They are creative means to tell lessons, of course, with a side serving of fear too.
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There's a silvery scaled, sharp clawed humanoid swimming in the depths of Thetis Lake in Vancouver Island. Have you seen it? The Thetis Lake Monster is said to come out from the lake every once in a while to breathe in air. There have been accounts of sightings but with no concrete proof. What do you think about the Thetis Lake Monster?
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How scary it would be to see the gigantic wolves of the Canadian North! The reputation of these wolves precede them that's why a valley, where they are said to hang out, has been named The Valley of the Headless Men. Read about the meaning these gigantic wolves bring into Canadian culture and tradition. Grab a copy today.
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According to legends, there's a monster living in Muskrat Lake. The monster is a cryptid, which means that its existence has been claimed but never proven. Canada, as you would notice, is home to a lot of myths. The origin of each of these mythical creatures date back to historical times. Read about them today.
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Did you know that based on a Canadian myth, you can turn into a werewolf if you fail your Easter duty? This educational book features the story of the Loup-Garou, which can also be in the form of a calf, a pig, a small ox, a cat, and an owl. Study the historical, cultural and traditional contexts of the myth of Loup-Garou.
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The Adlets have a curious origin. They are said to have been born from the union of a woman and a big red dog. The Alonquin tribes believed in the Adlets, and the myth has been passed from generation to the next using oral traditions. What about you? Do you believe in the Adlets?
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There are many stories of sea serpents all around the world, so what makes the Caddy different? The Cadborosaurus is a supernatural being. There have been reported carcasses but they turned out to be small whales or sharks. So caddies have never been proven but still, Canadians believe in them. Learn more about the caddies. Begin today.
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In Canadian history, there was a hero who could breathe life. That hero is known as Nanabozo, also called the Trickster. Nanobozo is neither male nor female. Its appearance is changing, each representing the many phases and conditions of life. Read about Nanabozo and examine its hidden lessons.
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Have you ever seen the Thunderbird? You probably wouldn't have because it's discussed only in myths. According to legends, the Thunderbird are large birds that produce thunder and lighting. They were so huge, they hunt whales! How do Canadians ancestor come up with such wild stories? Blame imagination and a desire to explain natural phenomena too.
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