The mystery of the "death worm" that can kill people without biting

This mysterious creature can spit out a deadly yellow acid poison.

Legend of the Mongolian Death Worm

Worms are the nightmare of many people. However, those are just small worms, the Mongolian death worm is the real monster that brings fear to humans.

These giant worm-like animals are believed to live in the Gobi Desert, a large desert that covers a large area of ​​Central Asia in China and Mongolia.

This place is known as a cold desert, with occasional snowfall on the sand dunes. The temperature here changes incredibly quickly.

Locals call it allghoi khorkhoi or intestine worm because it looks very much like a blood-red piece of cow intestine, with darker chambers in places, and protruding nodes at both ends.

Measuring 0.5 to 1.5 meters long, this worm looks very strange, its head and tail are indistinguishable because no one can see where its eyes, nostrils or mouth are. Its way of moving is also very unusual, rolling and crawling very quickly.

If we talk about its appearance, it has appeared in many science fiction films, such as the science fiction film "Dune 1" directed by Denis Villeneuve on October 22, 2021.

According to legends that have been whispered among the people of the Gobi desert for thousands of years, this worm has a mysterious ability: it can spray yellow acid poison that kills people instantly upon contact or can destroy prey from a distance with a super strong electric current.

Painting depicting the death worm.

Czech explorer Ivan Mackerle described the death worm as told by locals: “ It looks like a sausage, as fat as a man’s arm, rather like the intestines of cattle. Its tail is short as if cut off, but not pointed.

It is difficult to tell which is the head and which is the tail because there are no visible eyes, nose, or mouth. It moves in an unusual way - rolling and rolling, or wriggling on one side. It lives in the desolate dunes and burning valleys of the Gobi desert, under which saxaul trees grow.

You can see it during the hottest part of the year, which is June and July. Then it burrows into the sand and sleeps for most of the rest of the year. It usually comes out after rain, or when the ground is moist.”

Cultural Impact of the Mongolian Death Worm

The Mongolian death worm is not only a fearsome monster but also a testament to the harshness and unpredictability of the desert landscape, playing an important role in Mongolian folklore.

This creature is said to be able to spray yellow poison or kill people or animals that come near it with electric shock. These stories have been passed down from generation to generation in Mongolian society and have become cultural heritage.

Whether this creature is real or not, there are still many secrets hidden under the dunes waiting to be revealed, the story of the Mongolian death worm always reminds locals and tourists to respect the cruelty and harshness of the Gobi.

There was a time when the Mongolian death worm became famous to Westerners. They inspired sensational novels as well as many people flocked to the Gobi desert to search for them.

Monsters in popular culture and imagination

The allure of the Mongolian death worm has fascinated not only scientists but also adventurers and thrill seekers. Many hope to be the first to actually discover something. However, the adventure in the Gobi is not for the faint of heart, as the desert is known for its extreme temperatures, vast sand dunes and potential dangers.

Ultimately, the Mongolian death worm remains a mystery, at the crossroads of myth and reality. The legend of the Mongolian death worm reminds us that the world is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. Whether they exist or not, they leave an indelible mark on human culture and curiosity.