14. Basket Ogress (Dzunukwa)
The Basket Ogress, or Dzunukwa, towers in the legends of Pacific Northwest tribes. This fearsome giantess prowls the forests, kidnapping children in her enormous basket to feast upon them. Her stories are often used as cautionary tales to encourage children to stay close to home and heed parental warnings. Dzunukwa’s menacing presence mirrors the ogres and bogeymen found in cultures around the world. Explore Dzunukwa
