The Bunyip
The bunyip, a man eating monster from Australian Aboriginal mythology, is often depicted as a large, amphibious creature that lurks in swamps, creeks or rivers and prefers to eat women and children.
Tales of the bunyip's appearance vary wildly among tribes with some saying it looks like a cross between a seal and dog but the size of a hippo to other retellings that it looks humanoid or even like a giant starfish. Witnesses describe hearing a booming roar even eerie sounds or seeing strange disturbances in the water before encountering the beast. Its name translates to "devil" or "spirit" in some Aboriginal languages.
The creature is also alleged to carry a distinct sulfuric odor that adds to its terrifying nature. This creature could be just be a cautionary monster made up by parents to keep their kids from wandering too close to unsafe water ways however if this turns out to be a real animal I would avoid the of the waters of Australia indefinitely...
