🧬 Slime-covered, venomous, wolf-like

⚠️ Danger: 5

Aiatar is a lesser-known cryptid from Romanian folklore, described as a large wolf-like beast covered in venomous slime. It is believed to lurk in the deep forests of the Carpathians, attacking any creature that ventures too close. The toxic slime it secretes is said to rot flesh and contaminate water sources. Despite its terrifying traits, it is rarely mentioned outside of obscure regional myths. Some scholars believe it could be a folk memory of diseased wolves or rabid animals. Aiatar is often cited in bestiaries meant to scare children away from wandering into dangerous terrain. Its myth remains localized and rarely appears in modern media.