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joshdykgraaf OP t1_iuyv5ai wrote

Reply to comment by deepoutdoors in Wayamba, Me, Digital, 2022 by joshdykgraaf

Huh. TIL that's what they are actually called. I'm familiar with the concept obviously, as these type of creatures are in mythology all over the world - no idea the general concept had its own name (of course it does I guess).

I like that word a lot.

Also, thank you!

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Woodstock_PV t1_iv0k5z4 wrote

I know it by the name of Zaratan as featured in "The Book of Imaginary Beings" written by argentinian Jorge Luis Borges. This work is like a medieval bestiary gathering folktales from around the world.

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Schmancer t1_iv2pyrh wrote

I know it by the name of Zatarain’s, a delicious box of rice gathered from New Orleans

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