Unsolved:Altamaha-ha
 | |
| Grouping | River Monster |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Altie |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Georgia |
In Georgia folklore, the Altamaha-ha (or Altie) is a legendary creature, alleged to inhabit the myriad small streams and abandoned rice fields near the mouth of the Altamaha River (after which it is named) in southeastern Georgia.[1] Sightings are particularly reported around Darien and elsewhere in McIntosh County.[2]
According to The Brunswick News, the legend has its roots in Muscogee tradition.[3] An alligator gar has been proposed as being a possible identity for recent sightings attributed to the creature.[4]
In 2018, decomposing remains were found on a beach in the Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge, causing speculation that it may be the body of an Altamaha-ha;[5][6] however, performance artist Zardulu later claimed responsibility for the remains, which were created out of a stuffed shark and papier-mâché.[7]
References
- ↑ Vivlamore, Barbara (August 29, 2006). "CLOSER LOOK AT ... State's 'Altie' tale". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: pp. 4E.
- ↑ Crenshaw, Holly (February 26, 2001). "eMETRO". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: pp. 2B.
- ↑ Ferguson, Anna (May 13, 2009). "McIntosh showcases a new mascot" (in en). The Brunswick News. https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/mcintosh-showcases-a-new-mascot/article_1c0699be-c747-5100-943b-5232f3c44c73.html.
- ↑ "Is the "Altie" a monster or fish?" (in en). Tulane University. July 16, 2014. https://news.tulane.edu/news/altie-monster-or-fish. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ↑ Gibbens, Sarah (March 21, 2018). "Strange Sea Creature Washes Ashore, Stumps Scientists". https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/03/mysterious-sea-creature-washes-ashore-georgia-monster-spd/?user.testname=none. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ Anderson, Bethany (March 29, 2018). "The legendary Altamaha monster wasn't found off the Georgia coast; here's why it's a hoax". https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/the-legendary-altamaha-monster-wasnt-found-off-the-georgia-coast-heres-why-its-a-hoax/77-533319231. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Georgia Coast Altamaha-Ha Monster Discovery a Hoax". September 26, 2018. http://valdostatoday.com/in-other-news/2018/09/georgia-coast-altamaha-ha-monster-discovery-a-hoax/. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
External links
- Cox, Dale. "The Altamaha-ha - Sea Monster of the Georgia Coast". http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/altamahaha.html. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
 |
