Tizheruk is a mythical creature that is believed to inhabit the waters near Key Island, Alaska. In Inuit religion, it is said to have a two-meter head and a tail with a flipper. The local Inuit claim that it has snatched people off piers without their noticing its presence. It is also called Pal-Rai-Yûk. According …
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The Wampus Cat is a legendary creature that has been a part of Southern and Appalachian folklore for generations. This mythical creature is said to have a cat-like face and six legs, and it is rumored to roam the wilderness of Appalachia, emitting eerie sounds. The Wampus Cat is also the mascot for several high …
Ropen is a cryptid that is said to inhabit the Indonesian Papua province and the nation of Papua New Guinea. The creature is often described as a large bat or a pterosaur, and is said to produce a light, possibly to attract fish. Despite numerous expeditions and sightings, the existence of the Ropen remains unproven, …
Bishop-fish is a term that refers to a sea monster that was reported in the 16th century. According to legend, the creature was shown to the King of Poland, who wished to keep it. It was also displayed to a group of Catholic bishops, to whom the bishop-fish gestured, appealing to be released. Some naturalists …
The Sidehill gouger is a mythical creature that has been a part of American folklore for centuries. It is a fearsome critter that is believed to have adapted to living on hillsides by having legs on one side of their body shorter than the legs on the opposite side. This unique adaptation allows them to …
Yeren is a mythical creature that is said to inhabit the remote mountainous regions of China. It is also known as the “Wild Man” or “Chinese Bigfoot.” According to legends, the creatures used to conduct regular raids on nearby villages, pillaging, plundering, kidnapping, and killing like the Vikings of the European Middle Ages. Various alleged …
Tatzelwurm is a legendary creature that has been a part of the Alpine folklore for centuries. It is often described as a lizard-like creature with a serpent-like body and a cat-like face. The creature is said to have either four short legs or two forelegs and no hindlegs. The Tatzelwurm is also known as Stollenwurm …
Kongamato is a legendary creature that has intrigued explorers and locals in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa for decades. The name Kongamato means “breaker of boats” or “overturner of boats,” as the creature is said to have attacked boats and canoes in the rivers and swamps of Western Zambia, Angola, and Congo. It …
The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp is a legendary creature that has been a topic of discussion for many years. The creature is said to inhabit the swamplands of Lee County, South Carolina, and has been described as a towering reptilian humanoid with scaly skin, three fingers ending in claws, and searing red eyes. …
The Mogollon Monster is a mythical creature that is said to inhabit the Mogollon Rim area of central and eastern Arizona. It is often described as a large, hairy creature with ape-like features, similar to Bigfoot. The creature has been the subject of numerous sightings and has become a popular topic of discussion among cryptozoologists …