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Gaasyendietha, according to Seneca mythology, is a dragon that dwells in the deep areas of rivers and lakes of Canada, especially Lake Ontario. This dragon could fly on a trail of fire, and it could also spew fire. It must live in the deepest lakes and rivers because if it spends too much time out, its sparks could set the world on fire.

The name "Gaasyendietha" was offered by native people to French explorer Jacques Cartier when he inquired about a creature briefly sighted by him and his crew in the St. Lawrence River. They described the creature as "a giant finned snake" that moved like a caterpillar.

Gaasyendietha is referred to as the "meteor fire dragon".

References

• "Sea Serpents of Canada", Charles Alexander Moffat
• The Serene Dragon