ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Corocotta

Okay, so imagine a big, scary creature that lives in ancient Spain called a Corocotta. It's kind of like a huge wolf or dog, but it has really long legs and big teeth. People in Spain used to tell stories about the Corocotta and how it would attack and kill farm animals or even humans who wandered too close to its territory.

Now, some people say that the Corocotta might have actually been a real animal that existed a long time ago. Others think that it was just a myth or legend that people made up to explain strange animal attacks.

Either way, the Corocotta has become a famous creature in Spanish folklore, and it's still talked about today. Some people even use the name Corocotta to describe any kind of mysterious or dangerous animal that might be lurking out there. But don't worry, because even if the Corocotta is real, it's not around anymore, so you can go about your day without worrying about being attacked by giant wolves with long legs and big teeth!