Hibagon
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| ヒバゴン (Hibagon) | |
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| Japanese book cover depicting the Hinagon | |
| Creature | |
| Name: | ヒバゴン (Hibagon) |
| AKA: | ヒナゴン (Hinagon) |
| Classification | |
| Grouping: | Cryptid |
| Sub Grouping: | Hominid |
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| Country: | Japan |
| Region: | Mount Hiba, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Habitat: | Forrest |
| Status: | Local Legend |
The Hibagon (ヒバゴン?) or Hinagon (ヒナゴン?) is the Japanese equivalent of the Bigfoot or Yeti. It is a mountain-dweller, and smaller than most of the cryptic ape varieties, standing at about five feet tall, but with large feet. [1] It has been reported in the forests around Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture and said to resemble a gorilla.[2]
This creature was featured in a 2005 movie, Dear Hinagon, directed by Takayoshi Watanabe.
[edit] References
- ^ Coleman, Loren; Huyghe, Patrick. Hibagon. Retrieved on October 25, 2005.
- ^ Newton, Michael. (2005). "Hibagon". Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide: 195. McFarland & Company, Inc.. ISBN 0-7864-2036-7.
