water demon

Evil lake spirit

A water demon is a malevolent supernatural creature believed to inhabit rivers, lakes, seas, or other bodies of water.

Found across world mythologies, water demons typically drown swimmers, capsize boats, or drag victims beneath the surface.

The villagers blamed the drownings on a water demon said to live in the lake.

Related creatures include kelpies, water sprites, and river spirits.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG