North America · Aquatic

Ogopogo

also called Naitaka

Threat 2

Uneasy

A serpentine lake monster of Okanagan Lake, British Columbia.

The Account

Syilx First Nation call it Naitaka — the water demon — and left offerings for centuries. Modern sightings describe a green humped serpent 12–15 metres long.

Origin

Syilx (Okanagan) tradition

First Sighting

Pre-colonial

From the Public Record

The Ogopogo is a lake monster said to inhabit Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada in Canadian folklore. Some scholars have charted the entity's development from First Nations folklore and widespread water monster folklore motifs. The Ogopogo now plays a role in the commercial symbolism and media representation of the region.

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