Dzoavits
Dzoavits was a demon or ogre from Shoshonean mythology who stole the sun and kidnapped children. He is associated with volcanism and cannibalism.[1] In most legends he confronts several mythological animals before being trapped in a cave, the most common one being Devils Hole.[2]
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- Rose, Carol. (2001) Giants, monsters, and dragons: an encyclopedia of folklore, legend, and myth.
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