5 Legendary MONSTERS & CREATURES From Africa

5 Legendary Monsters & Creatures From Africa

Great people, unique animals and a rich culture - Africa is a gem of a continent. But even every gem has its flaws. And The cases on this list present some of the most unusual and terrifying creatures that may make you think twice about taking a visit here. These are 5 Legendary Monsters & Creatures from Africa.

5. Adze

As a shapeshifter, the Adze is said to change from a firefly to a human. Amongst the Ewe people of Ghana, this legend has been passed down from one generation to the next.

4. Inkanyamba

Mysterious creatures in the water are common when it comes to cryptids… But giant horse headed eels? That’s a more unique one.

In Africa, the Zulu and Xhosa tribes believe such a creature hides underneath Howick Falls, close to the city of Pietermaritzburg. For many, the Inkanyaba is more than just a giant eel that hides itself behind waterfalls. It’s a powerful creature that causes severe weather events. Some Thunderstorms and tornadoes are believed to be brought on by creature, and the devastation and destruction they leave behind is said to be a testament of its powers.

3. Mamlambo

When you have a creature dubbed as the “brain sucker,” you know it’s going to be a terrifying one. In Zulu and African folklore, such a creature terrorized the villages close to the Mzintlava River in South Africa. It was so ferocious it dragged its victims into the depths and devoured their faces in order to get to their brain.

2. Agogwe

Thought to be the root of human civilization, it’s no surprise there’s a hominid creature believed to lurk in the depths of Africa still.

The Agogwe is described as a small, bipedal creature found in East Africa. They’re said to have yellowish and reddish skin underneath all the orangey-rust colored hair and lives in the remote forest regions of the area.

1. Grootslang

Dwelling deep inside the Richtersveld cave in South Africa is a large, legendary snake.

Known as Grootslang, this giant snake has been around for centuries. It’s said to have a serpent tail but with the head of an elephant. Armed with greenish-gray and scaly skin, their eyes are a combination of both an elephant and snake. They also come with elephant ears and an unusual cobra hood.