Entity: JACKALOPE
The jackalope is a mythical creature reported mainly in the western U.S., described as the size of a small deer with the body of a jackrabbit and the horns of an antelope.
JACKALOPE
Etymology
The term 'jackalope' is a portmanteau of 'jackrabbit' and 'antelope'.
Definition
The jackalope is a mythical creature reported chiefly from the western U.S., described as the size of a small deer with the body of a jackrabbit and the horns of an antelope. It is often depicted as a tall tale animal in North American folklore.
Historical Context
Folklorists consider the jackalope as part of a group of tall tale animals known as fearsome critters in North American culture since the early 20th century.
Cultural Significance
The jackalope has become a popular figure in American folklore, often used as a symbol of the wild and untamed nature of the American West.
Related Concepts
Other mythical creatures in American folklore include hodags, giant snakes, and fur-bearing trout.
See Also
A legendary creature depicted as a jackrabbit with the horns of an antelope, often seen as a tall tale animal in North American folklore.