The Billiken is a charm doll created by an American art teacher and illustrator, Florence Pretz of Kansas City, Missouri, who is said to have seen the mysterious figure in a dream. [1] It is …

The Billiken is a mythical good-­luck figure who represents "things as they ought to be." Before he was Saint Louis University's mascot, he was a national sensation. His figure was reproduced …

Apr 26, 2016 · Most sports teams, college or otherwise, are associated with a team mascot that’s some mighty animal or burly stereotype. But St. Louis University’s athletics team is …

Aug 19, 2019 · After 200 years, there are many legends and untold tales hiding in the nooks and crannies of Saint Louis University. Delve into the story of SLU's beloved mascot, the Billiken.

Mar 22, 2019 · St. Louis' mascot is a charming, devilish-looking creature called a "billiken." The school's official site defines the billiken as a "mythical good-luck figure" representing the …

Oct 25, 2017 · The Billiken has certainly come a long way as Saint Louis University’s mascot. What started out as a nationwide fad and a joke about a strange-looking football coach …

Oct 6, 2021 · Billiken is The God Of Things As They Ought To Be. He is the most important deity in the Church of Good Luck. An excellent overview of the Billiken’s history by Dorothy Jean …

Signs of the Billiken, SLU’s unique mascot and a symbol of good fortune, can be spotted throughout campus, but the most recognizable representation is likely a statue located outside …

Aug 14, 2011 · The Billiken is a mythical good-luck figure who represents "things as they ought to be." Before he was Saint Louis University's mascot, he was a national sensation, a figure who …

Feb 23, 2017 · Often called one of the coolest or most unusual campus mascots in the country, the Billiken's history -- and how it became affiliated with Saint Louis University-- remains …