Frau Perchta, aka the “Belly Slitter,” is a mythical figure of unclear origin who mainly inhabits the Alpine regions of Austria and southern Germany. She has been variously described as a witch, a demon, and a goddess. She has a propensity to kill in the most brutal way those she believes have behaved badly. Perchta becomes … Read more
Krampus is a half-demon, half-goat, devilish-like creature that terrifies children in central Europe every December. The beast targets naughty children by beating them with birch sticks, and in extreme cases, Krampus will even eat or drag an ill-behaved child to hell. The legend of Krampus originates from the Alpine regions of Austria and southern Germany, … Read more
The Elwetritsch is a bird- or fowl-like cryptid from German folklore. The creature is supposedly native to the forests of the Palatinate region of southwest Germany. However, the folklore occurs in various locales spread over a wide area of southern Germany. The Elwetritsch is only one of several mythical birds from German folklore. Other regions … Read more
A werewolf is an ancient mythological human with the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature, usually during a full moon. Werewolves are closely related to the Louisiana Rougarou and the Skin-walkers of the Navajo. In fact, the idea of people turning into wolves or other wild wolf-like animals has been around for at least … Read more
The Tatzelwurm is said to be a small, carnivorous, lizard-like creature with the head of a cat and a serpent’s body living in the lower elevations of the Alps of Austria and Switzerland. Description The legend of the Tatzelwurm (claw worm) has been around for hundreds of years. Scientists are split on what it might … Read more
The Wolpertinger is a legendary hybrid creature said to live in Bavaria, Germany and claimed to have various animal features like antlers, wings, and fangs. This cryptid is often compared to the American Jackalope as its appearance is often described as like a rabbit with antlers. Description The Wolpertinger was named by Bavarians and is … Read more