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Wolpertinger/Wolperdinger/Woiperdinger


Origin: German Mythology 
Habitat: Alpine forests of Bavaria in Germany
Behavior: Moderate

Description: 
  • It has a body comprising various animal parts — generally wings, antlers, tails and fangs, all attached to the body of a small mammal. The most widespread description portrays the Wolpertinger as having the head of a rabbit, the body of a squirrel, the antlers of a deer, and the wings and occasionally the legs of a pheasant.

Facts:
  • They are often characterised as being mischievous.

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