Baginis

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The Baginis are in Australian mythology, half-human and half-animal female beings who have lovely faces but claws instead of fingers and toenails. They capture men and rape them. After they are satisfied, the men are freed.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow
Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

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