Wentshukumishiteu | |||
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Naming | |||
Others | Wentshu | ||
Morphology | |||
Body type | Reptilian | ||
Intelligence | |||
Sentience | Sentient | ||
Sapience | Non-Sapient | ||
Aggressivity | Extreme | ||
Ecology | |||
Habitat | Tundra | ||
Diet | Meat | ||
Locomotion | Quadrupedal Walking Tunneling | ||
Status | DD | ||
Behind the Scenes | |||
Universe | Real |
The Wentshukumishiteu is an aquatic spirit from Inuit mythology, known to protect animals from hunters. It's said to be especially protective towards otters.
Fictional Portrayals[]
In the 2011 movie Ice Road Terror, the Wentshukumishiteu is a giant, gray prehistoric lizard with large fangs and a long tail. It has tree toes on each foot. Its tail is strong enough to puncture the sternum. It senses heat like a snake and can burrow beneath the ground.