Tizheruk

In Inuit mythology, the Tizheruk^[1] is a mythical large snake-like creature that is said to inhabit the waters near Key Island, Alaska. This legend was first started by the Inuit. It is said to have a 7 foot head and a tail with a flipper. The local natives claim that it has snatched people off piers without them noticing its presence. It is also called Pal-Rai-Yûk. It is said to be similar to Naitaka of the Okanakanes (Ogopogo) and the Haietlik of the Nootka.

Further Reading

• Brian Molyneaux. "The North American Indians and Inuit Nations: Myths and Legends of North America (Mythology of)" ISBN 1842158643
• LLC Books. Inuit Legendary Creatures: Qiqirn, Akhlut, Ijiraq, Amarok, Saumen Kar, Tizheruk. ISBN 1158650086
• Hephaestus Books. Native American Legendary Creatures, Including: Cipactli, Ahuizotl (Creature), Chaneque, Xelhua, Nagual, Vision Serpent, Huay Chivo, Cadejo, Yahui, Qiqirn, Akhlut, Ijiraq (Mythology), Amarok (Wolf), Tizheruk, Saumen Kar, Bigfoot, Thunderbird (Mythology). ISBN 1244266396
• Rink, Henry (1875). Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo (with a Sketch of their Habits, Religion, Language and other Peculiarities). London. Reduced to HTML by Christopher M. Weimer, April 2003.

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