 Ogopogo statue in Kelowna, British Columbia | |
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
|---|---|
| Similar entities | Loch Ness Monster, Champ, Altamaha-ha |
| Other name(s) | Nx̌ax̌aitkʷ,[1] N'ha·a·itk, Naitaka |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | Okanagan Lake, British Columbia |
| Habitat | Water |
In Canadian folklore, the Ogopogo is a lake monster said to inhabit Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Some scholars have charted the entity's development from First Nations folklore and widespread water monster folklore motifs. The Ogopogo now plays a role in the commercial symbolism and media representation of the region.
- ^ "'You don't call him Ogopogo, you call him by his name, Nx̌ax̌aitkʷ'". IndigiNews. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.