Grumph Golow

"Grumph Golow watches from the rooftops. It waits for the lonely, the decrepit, or the child. The last thing the prey sees is the angry face, the large nose, and the wings of leather. It snatches the children whole. The others it eats right in the streets.
To stay safe you must know what it can do. Grumph Golow cannot see well. It relies on smell. If you bathe it can't smell you. Stay clean and stay safe. Travel in groups, stick to the main roads. Don't travel in a storm."
-A mother warns her child

Summary

The story of Grumph Golow is about a person twisted by hatred. It loses its good after coming to the city and begins to try to take it from others. Children are it's favourite.

Historical Basis

It is possible that the story originated with the owner of an orphanage who took children off of the streets and did not care for them well.
The methods to remain safe from Grumph Golow vary from community to community. They all appear to be wisdom about staying safe or healthy passed down through story.

Spread

The myth is found only in the Darapur region.

Variations & Mutation

There have been many different retellings of the Grumph Golow myth over the years. Many parents have told the story about their own missing child. Others have said it took the life of a loved one in twisted rage.

Cultural Reception

The myth is often dismissed in rural and nomadic communities. In denser urban areas it gains more traction.

In Literature

There are several well known poems about it. There are also a number of folk songs and a stage play.

In Art

There are many paintings of Grumph Golow. These paintings have widely varied depictions of the appearance of Grumph Golow.

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Date of First Recording

The first recorded instance of this story comes from early in the Time of Rebuilding.