Teakettler is a creature from North American folklore, specifically from the lumberjack culture of Minnesota and Wisconsin. It is part of a group of related entities known collectively as Fearsome Critters. The Teakettler is described as a small, stubby-legged dog with the ears of a cat. Its name comes from the sound it makes, which …
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Fearsome critters are a group of mythical creatures from American folklore that were popularized in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These creatures were often described as bizarre and terrifying, with features that were both frightening and comical. Many of these creatures were said to inhabit the forests and wilderness areas of North America, and …
The Glawackus is a legendary creature that has been the subject of folklore and traditions of lumberjacks in North America during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is described as being between a bear, a panther, and a lion and is known for its fearsome screech that compares to the cackle of a hyena. …
The Greenbrier Ghost is a popular name given to the ghost of Elva Zona Heaster Shue, who was murdered in 1897 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Her death became a sensational case in the region, as her husband, Trout Shue, was convicted of her murder based on the testimony of her ghost. The case is …
Bonhomme sept-heures is a legendary figure in French-Canadian folklore. He is a bogeyman who is said to come out at night to take away children who are still awake after seven o’clock. According to the legend, he carries a bag of sand that he throws in the eyes of children who refuse to go to …
Baphomet is a deity that has been incorporated into various occult and Western esoteric traditions. The origins of Baphomet are somewhat obscure, but the name first appeared in trial transcripts for the Inquisition of the Knights Templar starting in 1307. The Knights Templar were accused of worshipping Baphomet, which led to their persecution and eventual …
Old Scratch, also known as Mr. Scratch, is a nickname or pseudonym for the Devil. The name likely comes from Middle English “scrat,” the name of a demon or goblin, derived from Old Norse “skratte.” The term “Old Scratch” has been used in literature and popular culture to refer to the Devil since the 17th …
The Argopelter is a legendary creature that is said to inhabit the hollow trees of the conifer woods from Maine to Oregon. According to folklore, it is a fearsome critter that doesn’t like anything crossing its path or coming into its territory. If an intruder comes close enough, the Argopelter will hurl wood splinters and …
Bakeneko is a type of yōkai, a supernatural entity in Japanese folklore, that takes on the appearance of a long-tailed cat with special abilities. According to legends, Bakeneko allegedly begin as regular domestic cats, but as they get older, they change. They can disguise themselves as smaller cats or humans, eat anything, and cause misfortune …
Pondoro is a term that can refer to various things, from a famous big-game hunter to a game lodge in South Africa. John Howard “Pondoro” Taylor was a well-known hunter and ivory poacher of Irish descent who lived from 1904 to 1969. He was born in Dublin and became a professional hunter in Africa, mainly …