The onchĂș (literally "water-dog," probably from on "water" + cĂș "hound") appears to be either an otter or a mythologized version thereof. Through assimilation with the heraldic sea-dog and phonetic mutation into the alphyn and enfield, it acquired features like a fishy mane and avian talons.
- The sea-dog is a canine beast with fishy features including scales and fins.
- The alphyn is a vaguely lupine beast with avian talons and a long knotted tail.
- The enfield is a vulpine beast with avian talons.
Research links:
- https://abookofcreatures.com/2017/04/03/onchu/
- http://mistholme.com/dictionary/alphyn/
- http://mistholme.com/dictionary/enfield/
- http://mistholme.com/dictionary/sea-monsters/
- https://www.sacred-texts.com/lcr/fsca/fsca73.htm
- https://www.sarahsawyer.com/2012/03/mythic-creature-the-alphyn/
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