The Beast of Busco is a legendary creature that has been the subject of Indiana folklore since 1949. According to the legend, the Beast of Busco is an enormous snapping turtle that was first spotted in Fulk Lake, near Churubusco, Indiana. Despite a month-long hunt that briefly gained national attention, the creature was never found. …
The Lake Worth Monster is a legendary creature that has been a part of Texan folklore for decades. It is said to inhabit Lake Worth at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, just outside Fort Worth. The creature is often described as a “part-man, part-goat” with scales and long clawed fingers. The first sighting …
Lake Murray is a large reservoir located in South Carolina, USA, known for its beautiful scenery and recreational activities. However, it is also known for a mysterious creature that has been sighted in its waters for decades. The creature is known as the Lake Murray Monster, or “Messie”, and has become a popular topic of …
Lake Elsinore, a small town in California, is known for its beautiful lake that attracts visitors from all over the world. However, it is also known for a mysterious creature that has been sighted in the lake for over a century. The creature, known as the Lake Elsinore Serpent or Elsie, is a sea serpent-like …
The Joint snake is a legendary creature that is said to inhabit the Southern United States. According to folklore, the Joint snake has the ability to break itself into pieces and then reassemble itself. It is also said that if a piece of the snake is taken and the pocket knife used to cut the …
Nain Rouge is a legendary creature that has been a part of Detroit’s folklore for centuries. It is believed to be a red dwarf or a demon that appears before a disaster or misfortune. According to the legend, the creature has been spotted in the city since the time of its founding by Antoine de …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …