Brosno dragon
Lake monster in Russian folklore
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The Brosno Dragon, also known as Brosnya (Russian: Бросня), is a supposed lake monster which in Russian folklore is said to inhabit Lake Brosno near Andreapol in western Russia. It is described as resembling a dragon and is the subject of a number of regional legends, some which are said to date back to the 13th century.[1]
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Brosnya |
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
| Origin | |
| First attested | 13th century AD |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Tver |
| Details | Lake Brosno |
Theories
History
It was rumored in the 18th and 19th centuries that the giant creature emerged to the lake's surface in the evening, but immediately submerged when people approached. It is said that during World War II the beast swallowed up a German airplane.[1]