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1 school use the "Hodags" mascot.
Most common states: Wisconsin (1)
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Meet the Hodags, a mythological mascot that's as fierce as it sounds This legendary creature is the proud symbol of Rhinelander High School in Wisconsin. Imagine a beast with the head of a frog, the face of an elephant, and the back of a dinosaur, complete with thick curved spines and huge claws – it's like something out of a fantasy novel 🦴. The Hodag's story originated from tall tales told by lumberjacks in the late 1800s, and it was popularized by a prankster named Eugene Shepard who claimed to have caught one. This creature is said to be born from the ashes of cremated oxen, making it a unique and intriguing figure in American folklore. As the mascot of Rhinelander High School, the Hodag represents strength, resilience, and a touch of local legend. It's a mascot that stands out, and if you're from Rhinelander, being called a Hodag is a badge of honor 🛡️. So, if you ever encounter a team or student from Rhinelander High, you know they're part of a pretty cool and tough-sounding tradition 🏆
Hear how the Hodags fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Hodags banner across Wisconsin. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Brooks
Wisconsin Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wisconsin. With 1 schools per million residents, the Hodags is part of daily conversations here.”
Riley Nguyen
Wisconsin Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Hodags delivers the perfect mythological energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Carter
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Hodags mascot across 1 state.
The Hodags shows up most in Wisconsin (1). Wi also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Hodags as a Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by mythology and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Hodags most often (1 schools).