Vocal mimicry
A power, one of the traits figures share. All traits.
Utility
14 figures
What truly sets the Boobrie apart is its remarkable ability to mimic the cries of other animals.
This talent for vocal imitation is said to range from simple words to complex phrases, adding to the creature's reputation as a trickster figure in local legends.
Known for its cunning nature, the Ahuizotl is said to mimic the cries of a human baby or a woman in distress to lure compassionate individuals to the water's edge.
Sailors and coastal dwellers report sightings of what they initially believe to be a human swimmer or a religious figure walking on water.
They are known for their ability to produce echoing sounds in the forest, which some believe to be their way of communicating with each other or warning of impending danger.
This transformative power is not limited to visual appearances; the Mujina can also mimic human speech and mannerisms with uncanny accuracy.
To accomplish this, Ma Da is said to call out, whisper, or cry in a voice resembling someone the living person knows, or to reach up from beneath the surface and pull at the legs of swimmers and waders until they are dragged under.
It is said to imitate a drowning person's cries to lure the curious or the helpful toward a riverbank, or to call out in a human voice from within the water, only to reveal itself, or vanish laughing, once the listener has been thoroughly led astray.
Legends speak of the Manticore's ability to mimic human speech, often using this skill to lure unsuspecting prey.
It has been known to mimic human voices to lure unsuspecting victims, showcasing a cruel creativity in its methods.
Its shapeshifting abilities are not limited to physical forms; the Peuchen can also mimic sounds and even rudimentary speech to lure victims.
Some folklore even attributes the ability of human speech to the Tsuchinoko, adding to its mystique.
In some tellings the Curupira can also mimic animal calls and human voices to lure victims off their path.
Powers attributed to skinwalkers in various tellings include shapeshifting, superhuman speed, mimicking the voices of loved ones or animals to lure victims, cursing or causing illness and death at a distance, and reading the minds of those they target.