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In Russian folklore, the Indrik-Beast (Russian: Индрик-зверь, transliteration: Indrik zver' ) is a fabulous beast, the king of all animals, who lives on a mountain known as "The Saint Mountain" where no other foot may tread.
Etymology
The word "Indrik" is a distorted version of the word "unicorn".
Description
The Indrik is described as a gigantic bull with a head of a horse, and an enormous horn in his snout. The Russian folklore creature gives its name to Indricotherium, the biggest land mammal ever to live. When he stirs, the Earth trembles.