Mishipeshu, Underwater Panther. Scourge of Lake Superior

Mishipeshu, the underwater panther, is part dragon and part panther. Many native tribes have legends about the creature that prowls the waters of Kitchi-gami. It is said to live near Michipicoten and Manitoulin Island in Lake Superior, and is often regarded as a symbol of the lake’s power. Mishipeshu is able to cause storms, waves, and whirlpools.

The water spirit travels through underwater tunnels, speaking in a roaring hiss that sounds like rushing water.