[African] Man-eating monsters from Khoikhoi (Hottentot) mythology. They are occasionally encountered among the dunes. They have their eyes set on their instep, so that when they want to see what is going on, they have to get down on hands and knees, and hold up one foot.
AIGAMUXA
Meaning of AIGAMUXA in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012