Rasselbock
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Therasselbock,or rarelyraspelbock,(in America called aJackalope) is a mythological animal often depicted in such locations ashunting lodges.It has the head and body of arabbitand the antlers of aroe deer.The female counterpart of the rasselbock is theRasselgeiß,which have smaller antlers. Some rasselbocks have been known to be shown with canine teeth, unlike otherharesand rabbits. The young animals are calledWaldrasslinge.
Range[edit]
Most alleged sightings are reported in theThuringian Forest,but also in theHarz Mountains.Others are seen nearSchwarzatal,theSchmücke,andAuerhahn,a forest town nearStützerbachandIlmenau.Some people claim to find footprints in the snow.
Many people say that the rasselbock is very shy and mostly stays hidden, but is dangerous due to its antlers.
The rasselbock has been shown on the money ofBlankenhaininThuringia.The town ofSitzendorfdedicated an exhibition in the steam engine museum to theFabeltierin 1994.
Related creatures[edit]
The rasselbock is similar to thewolpertingerinBavaria.TheHessiandilldappand the westernalpinedahuare often associated with the rasselbock, as well. The creature is most similar to the North AmericanjackalopeandAustrianrauracl.
In informal language[edit]
People often use the rasselbock in conversation to try to humiliate an older or more experienced person by rhetorically asking if they would like to go catch the creatures.