Oilliphéist is a legendary sea serpent-like monster in Irish mythology and folklore. According to Irish oral tradition, these monsters were believed to inhabit many lakes and rivers in Ireland. Many legends of saints and heroes fighting the Oilliphéist exist in Irish mythology. The name Oilliphéist is derived from the Irish words oll, meaning great, and …
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Amemasu is a mythical creature from Ainu folklore in Japan. It is a giant whale or fish-like creature that is said to inhabit many lakes throughout northern areas of Honshu, with some of the largest ones living in Lake Mashu and Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido. According to legend, Amemasu is known for capsizing boats, creating …
Ayakashi are mythical creatures that are deeply rooted in Japanese folklore. These creatures are often depicted as supernatural beings with both good and evil intentions. Ayakashi are believed to exist in various forms such as ghosts, spirits, and demons. They are known to possess supernatural powers that can be both beneficial and harmful to humans. …
Hone-onna is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore that is depicted as a woman in the form of bones. The name Hone-onna literally means “bone woman.” According to legends, Hone-onna is a deceptive succubus that feeds on men’s life force and can take on two different forms. The first form is that of a beautiful …
Kaftar, also known as the Persian hyena, is a mystical creature that is said to have shapeshifting abilities. The creature has been sighted around India’s capital, New Delhi, and is believed to be a part of Persian folklore. The name Kaftar comes from the Persian word for hyena, which is a known scavenger and predator …
The New Delhi Celestial Serpent is a mysterious creature sighted above the skies of New Delhi. It was first seen on May 28, 2008, and continued to be sighted until October 30, 2015, causing speculations on what the creature really was. Cryptozoologists and enthusiasts have been studying the creature to understand more about its origin …
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and is home to a variety of aquatic life. However, some believe that there is a mysterious creature lurking in the depths of the lake. The Lake Ontario Serpent, also known as Gaasyendietha or the meteor dragon, is a cryptid that has been …
Amali is a cryptid that has been reported from the lakes of Gabon. It is a dinosaur-like creature that is similar to other African cryptids such as Mokele-Mbembe and the N’yamala. The Amali is an amphibious creature with three claws on each foot and its footprints are said to be the size of frying pans. …
The Beast of the Land Between the Lakes is a legendary creature that has been the subject of many stories and sightings in the region. According to local legends, the beast is a massive half-man, half-wolf creature that stands over seven feet tall and has five-fingered human hands ending in vicious claws. It is said …
Pale Crawlers are a type of cryptid that have been reported in various parts of the world. These creatures are humanoid in appearance and are described as being thin and pale, with long limbs, claws, and large black eyes. They are known to be incredibly fast, stealthy, and smart. There have been both confirmed and …