Underwater Panther (Mishipeshu)

Horned Water Lynx

Underwater Panther (Mishipeshu)

Country of Origin: USA Being Type: Horned Water Lynx
Mishipeshu underwater panther illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
8/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
9/10

Origin Backstory

Powerful horned lynx with serpent tail and copper scales ruling Great Lakes; causes storms. Native American (Ojibwe/Anishinaabe) water spirit Mishipeshu.

Key Features

  • Horned cat body
  • Serpent tail
  • Copper scales
  • Lake ruler
  • Storm causer

Lore

Mishipeshu, the Underwater Panther, is a formidable spirit in Ojibwe and other Great Lakes Native American traditions. A horned lynx with a serpentine tail, coppery scales, and spikes, it guards underwater copper and unleashes storms or whirlpools, symbolizing the power, danger, and mystery of deep waters.