From the Oriire Codex

The Mokele-Mbembe

Congo Basin (Central Africa)

Cryptid

A legendary creature said to dwell in the rivers and swamps of the Congo Basin. Often described as resembling a living dinosaur, similar to a sauropod, it has become one of Africa’s most famous cryptids. Local stories portray it as a powerful but elusive being that disrupts canoes and protects its territory.

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Can You Match the Mythological Figure to Their Story?

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