Mokele-Mbembe

dragon · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Central Africa

Mokele-Mbembe is a dragon from Bantu mythology. This cryptid is described as a large, reptilian creature resembling a sauropod dinosaur with a long, flexible neck and a single horn or tooth. Stories of the creature have been told for centuries among the Bantu peoples of Central Africa, including the Ba'Aka, whose oral traditions speak of a beast that lurks in deep river pools and swamps. During the early 20th century, European explorers and cryptozoologists brought the legend to global attention, leading to over fifty expeditions searching for evidence. While most scientists believe the storie

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