Kci-Athusoss (also spelled Kitchi-at’Husis, Kici Atthusus, or other ways): An underwater horned serpent, common to the legends of most Algonquian tribes. It is said to lurk in lakes and eat humans. Its Passamaquoddy name literally means Great Serpent and is pronounced kih-chee ott-hoo-suss
Editor’s Note: This image is based on a drawing by Norval Moriseau.

