The Owlman is, as you would expect, a hybrid of man and owl and is said to frequent Cornwall, England. There have been sporadic sightings of a hybrid bird/man creature in a secluded woodland and a nearby churchyard starting from 1926 up until the most recent sighting in 2019. Some researchers believe he was created … Read more
The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp is a cryptid from the folklore of South Carolina. The alleged creature lives in the swamps around Bishopville in Lee County and the neighboring Sumter County. Media coverage of Lizard Man sightings in the late 1980s brought Lee County to national attention, and now South Carolina holds an … Read more
The legend of the jackalope, a vicious creature said to be a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, is said to have originated in Persia. In the USA, jackalopes have become associated with Wyoming, and in 2005, the state named it its Official Mythical Creature. Description Jackalopes are thought to be a cross between … Read more
The Hodag is a so-called “fearsome critter” said to resemble an ox but with a frog-like head. The fabled beast is unique to the area of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and has been part of local legend for a long time. Description Although the Hodag had been part of Rhinelander’s lore for as long as anyone could … Read more
The Tikbalang is a legendary humanoid cryptid from Philippine folklore, said to live in the mountains and forests there. Description “Tikbalang” roughly translates to “demon horse,” and this creature has been part of Philippine folklore since time immemorial. Said to live in the mountains and forests, it is a tall and bony being with extraordinarily … 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 wendigo is a legendary savage beast, often likened to Bigfoot or a werewolf. The legend originates from native American tribes and tells of a violent humanoid creature that preys on humans in the cold, snowy forests of the northern United States and Canada. Description The legend of the wendigo dates back beyond living memory, with generation after … Read more
The Qilin is a popular mythical creature originating from China. In English-speaking countries, it is known as the Chinese Unicorn. It is thought to be the living incarnation of fire, water, earth, wood, and metal. There have also been reported sightings in recent times, which are the subject of much debate. Description “Qilin” translates into … Read more
The Tsuchinoko is well-established in Japanese mythology. It is thought to inhabit the forests and mountains of Shikoku, Honshu, and Kyushu islands, along with parts of the Korean peninsula. This snake-like creature is thought to be relatively harmless and has inspired yearly hunts throughout Japan. Description “Tsuchinoko” literally translates to “hammer’s spawn.” The Tsuchinoko is … Read more
The Beast of Gévaudan was a man-eater that preyed on people in the former south-central French Province of Gévaudan during the mid-1700s. The territory of the former Province of Gévaudan coincides with the modern-day Départements of Lozère, Dordogne, Haute-Loire, and the region of Auvergne. Gévaudan was an impoverished backwater of France, a remote, mostly rural, … Read more