Mithla (creature)
Mithla is known to be a creature of belief (creature lacking in verifiable/objective existence) as per traveler's accounts said to be found in South America.
Accounting Figure
Percy Harrison Fawcett was a prominent British geographer, artillery officer, cartographer, archaeologist, and explorer. During his time spent in Bolivia 1906 - 1914 he claimed to have encountered this creature of belief.
Description
Etymology
The exact meaning of the word Mithla is not known. But, according to Nahuati language, it means “the abode of the dead”.
Physical Description
Mithla is said to have features of a combination of both dog and cat while its length and appearance is said to be like that of a large hunting hound. It is reported to be black in color.
Location
Mithla is said to be found in regions of Bolivia, South America.
Quotes
“In the forests were various beasts still unfamiliar to zoologists, such as the mithla, which I have seen twice, a black doglike cat about the size of a foxhound.” Page No. 173 Exploration Fawcett
References
- ↑ Mallinson, Jeremy (1989). Travels in Search of Endangered Species. Reed. Search this book on
- ↑ Fawcett, Percy Harrison (1953). Exploration Fawcett. London. Search this book on
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