Long-Ears: The Wolf Monster (Seminole)
Long-Ears is a wolf-like monster from Seminole folklore. This enormous, predatory creature is distinguished by its unusually long ears and its insatiable hunger for human flesh. Long-Ears dwells in the remote swamps and hammocks of Florida, emerging to hunt when food is scarce. The monster is said to be incredibly fast and cunning, able to track prey over long distances. Seminole hunters told stories of encounters with Long-Ears to young warriors as a test of courage. The creature also appears in stories as a cautionary figure, warning against venturing too deep into unknown territory unprepar