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. …
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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 …
Snallygaster is a legendary creature that has been the subject of many stories and legends throughout the years. It is a half-reptile, half-bird creature that is said to inhabit the caves of South Mountain, stealing farm animals and children. The creature is described as having razor-sharp teeth, a metallic beak, and octopus-like tentacles. The legend …
Splintercat is a legendary creature that has been part of the folklore of the United States for many years. According to legend, the Splintercat is a nocturnal feline that possesses great ferocity. It is said to fly through the air with tremendous speed and when it hits a large tree, it knocks the branches off, …
Plat-eye is a term used to describe a ghost, spook, or evil spirit with fiery eyes. The origins of the term are unclear, but it is commonly used in the southern United States. According to Merriam-Webster, the term plat-eye refers to a ghost or evil spirit with fiery eyes. In some legends, the plat-eye is …
Ahuizotl is a legendary creature from Aztec mythology that is said to lure people to their deaths. The creature is most likely a water opossum, which possesses dexterous hands like a raccoon’s. The name “ahuizotl” means “spiny aquatic thing” or “water dog”. According to legend, the ahuizotl was taken as a mascot by the ruler …