Gonakadet
A Tlingit sea monster whose sighting brings wealth and luck.
Gonakadet, also called Konakadeit or Sea-Wolf, is a mythical creature in Tlingit tradition of the Pacific Northwest. Known as Wasgo among the Haida, it is a transformed human sea monster whose sighting or howl brings wealth and good fortune. The creature may have been inspired by Vancouver coastal sea wolves.
Quick Facts
- Also known as
- Konakadeit
- Sea-Wolf
- Wasgo
- Cultural groups
- Tlingit
- Haida
- Tsimshian
- Region
- Pacific Northwest (British Columbia and Alaska)
- Associated meaning
- wealth and good fortune
- Possible inspiration
- Vancouver coastal sea wolves
- Modern use
- mascot of University of Alaska Anchorage collegiate sports teams
- Namesake fossil
- marine reptile Gunakadeit joseeae
Facts from the source article.
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