Gumberoo
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Habitat | Forest |
The Gumberoo is a mythical creature in American lumberjack culture. It was said to be larger than a bear and resemble a walking football, with a tough, shiny, black hide[1] that nothing could pierce. The only way to kill it was said to be fire, which caused the creatures to explode.[2][3]
References
- ^ Tryon, Henry H. (1939). Fearsome Critters. Cornwall, NY: Idlewild Press. p. 21. ASIN B000859382.
- ^ Bane, Theresa (2016). Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. p. 146. ISBN 978-0-7864-9505-4.
- ^ Botkin, B.A. (1998). The American People: Stories, Legends, Tales, Traditions, and Songs. Brunswick, New Jersey: Transaction Publishers. p. 251. ISBN 1-56000-984-5.
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