From the once mythical Komodo Dragon, to possible evidence of a mysteriousl lost tribe; Here are 10 Strangest Cryptids from Indonesia\r
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The Dingiso (din-jih-so) \r
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Cigau (chee-gowh)\r
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The Murray Monster\r
This cryptid is named for Lake Murray, in Papua (pap-You-uh) New Guinea … but it has also been linked to the western Indonesian section of the island as well. It was first spotted by village locals … and is described as being an amphibious, bipedal creature … with short forelimbs, and legs as huge as palm tree trunks. Additional accounts say its around 6 feet wide and ‘as long as a dump truck, with a long neck and slender tail. Now, see if the following sounds familiar -- the Murray monster has teeth as long as a human finger, rough skin like a crocodile, and what is described as aof triangular scoops running along its back. If all that makes you think of a T-Rex, join the club. Some cryptozoologists have speculated it just might be a specimen that somehow managed to avoid extinction. After the creature was reported attacking dogs in the vicinity, police and villagers formed a search party but found nothing. In 2000, reports from Western New Guinea indicated that natives associated images of dinosaurs with the lake monster. The last reported sighting we found regarding the Murray Monster occurred in new.\r
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Orang-bati (o-rang bah-tee) and Ahool (ah-hool) \r
Orang-bati are flying creatures that are often referred to as orangutans with wings … due to their resemblance to bats and apes. Sightings date back to the 15th century when they were seen by missionaries there. According to Indonesian folklore, theyre located on the island of Seram (sair-um), where theyre said to abduct children from villages at night. Locals describe them as having blood red skin, leathery wings, and standing around 5 feet tall, with a long tail. These cryptids are similar to another creature known as the Ahool. Those are described as flying primates, that are found in Java and Vietnam. Not unlike the Ahool, the Orang-bati seem to resemble Pterosaurs (terra-sores) … and could possibly represent a lost specimen of such. Cryptozoologists have also speculated either critter could have some relation to a large flying fox … which are the largest bats in the world. \r
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Ebu Gogo (EH-boo gogo)\r
These are smaller humanoid creatures found in the mythology of Flores, Indonesia. ‘Ebu means ‘grandmother … and ‘Gogo means ‘he who eats anything. Although were told that a rough translation might be ‘Granny Glutton. Standing almost 5 feet tall, theyre said to have broad faces with flat noses and wide mouths. They would murmur in a sound assumed to be their language … and reports suggest they could repeat back what was spoken to them, albeit in a parrot-like fashion. Locals believed the creatures were alive when Portuguese trading ships arrived in the 17th century. While sightings occurred through the 20th century, Ebu Gogo seem to have vanished. But in just a bit, well talk about how these cryptids might have a relation to some hobbit like remains found on the island of Flores … and might even tie in with another mysterious group of humanoids. \r
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Little People\r
A strange, half-naked humanoid was spotted by some bikers running along a dirt road in the northern part of Sumatra. Witnesses referred to him as a tribesman … which prompted locals to wonder if the figure might belong to a group of natives known as the Mante (MAHN-tay). Theyre considered to be a mythical tribe of forest dwellers, thought to have the stature of pygmies … and are known to flee whenever they see intruders from the outside world. We could only find one recorded cont with the Mante, and that dates to the 17th century … Thats when two tribesmen were allegedly captured and received by a sultan. But while many consider the Mante tribe to be a legend, maybe theres another possibility. The figure spotted recently might have had some relation an ancient race of hobbit- like humans on the island of Flores in Indonesia. Remains dated at around 50,000 years old were found there … and indicated these creatures stood around 3.5 feet tall. Could there be a connection between those creatures … the Ebu Gogo (EH-boo go-go) and the Mante tribe? \r
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