Myth of the Day: Abaia
In Melanesia's waters, a colossal eel guards its realm, formed from earth's tears, wielding power and demanding respect.
Region/Culture: Oceania, Melanesian Mythology
Mythos: Melanesian Mythology
Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts
Mythical Attributes: The Abaia is a gigantic eel believed to reside in freshwater lakes.
Role in Mythos: Guarding its lake, it fiercely protects all the fish within and reacts violently to those who harm them.
Relation to Humans: Abaia consider…
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