Gougou
The Gougou is one of the oldest Mi'kmaq legends in Canadian folklore.[1][2] It is said to be ogress that lives on Miscou Island, located in northeast New Brunswick in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It was mentioned by Samuel de Champlain when writing about his exploration to the area in 1603.[3][4][5] William F. Ganong made attempts to uncover the legend when surveying the area in 1903.[4]
References
- ^ Tardif, Mario (September 14, 2023). "La légende de la Gougou toujours vivante à l'île Miscou". L'Acadie Nouvelle (in Canadian French). Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Goss, David (March 5, 2004). "Spring hopes blossom as March arrives". Telegraph-Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Goddard, Peter (2003). "Champlain's legacy". The Beaver. Vol. 83, no. 2. Canada's National History Society. p. 6-7. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Champlain's Encounter With The GouGou Monster on Miscou Island". Backyard History. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Bull, Rob (April 16, 1988). "Champlain meets the Gougou monster". The Gazette. Retrieved July 20, 2024.