Dzoavits was a demon or ogre from Shoshonean mythology who stole the sun and kidnapped children. He is associated with volcanism and cannibalism.Monsters. Myth Encyclopedia. In most legends he confronts several mythological animals before being trapped in a cave, the most common one being Devils Hole.Forty, Jo. Mythology: A Visual Encyclopedia, Sterling Publishing Co., 2001, p. 374.
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External links Rose, Carol. (2001) Giants, monsters, and dragons: an encyclopedia of folklore, legend, and myth. Godchecker entry