5. Pukwudgie
Pukwudgies are mischievous, troll-like beings from Wampanoag and other northeastern stories. Small in stature but big in trouble, they can vanish and reappear at will, luring people astray or even causing harm with their magic. Their unpredictable, trickster behavior is reminiscent of European goblins, but with a uniquely sinister edge. These creatures are both a warning and a mystery in native folklore. Source
