In the realm of cryptozoology, there are creatures that defy explanation and blur the lines between reality and fantasy. These are supernatural and folklore cryptids, creatures whose existence is rooted in myth, legend, and cultural beliefs. From shape-shifters to ghostly apparitions, these enigmatic entities continue to capture our imaginations and spark our curiosity.
Here we explore the fascinating world of cryptids that are deeply ingrained in folklore and supersitition often embodying supernatural powers and abilities that set them apart from their natural counterparts.
The Flatwoods Monster, who is also known as the Braxton County Monster or the Phantom of Flatwoods, is a mysterious cryptid that is associated with a reported UFO sighting that was reported on 12 September 1952 in Flatwoods, West Virginia.…
The Northfield Pigman is a terrifying Vermont legend that dates back over 50 years. And, while there is no known photographic evidence of the Pigman cryptid, there have been many reported sightings making him a central figure of the local…
The Whirling Whimpus is a strange cryptid that is found in the lumberjack folklore of the Appalachian Mountains. It is said to be a fearsome predator that becomes invisible when it hunts. Cryptid Name: Whirling Whimpus Location: Southern United States,…
The Jackalope is a fascinating cryptid that is found in North American Folklore and is thought to have originated in the early 1900s in Wyoming, United States. Cryptid Name: Jackalope Location: Wyoming and surrounding states. Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: Hybrid…
The Waheela is a mysterious cryptid that is found in the legends and folklore of the Dene and Inuit cultures in the northern regions of the United States and Canada. While there is no scientific evidence to prove that the…
The Fresno Nightcrawler, also known as the Fresno Alien or Fresno Nightwalker, is a very unusual cryptid that has been reported in and around Fresno, Califonia, United States. Cryptid Name: Fresno Nightcrawler / Fresno Nightwalker / Fresno Alien Location: Fresno,…
The Akhlut is a creature that combines elements of both a wolf and an orca and it is found in the folklore of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions, more specifically the Inuit peoples. Cryptid Name: Akhlut (also spelled…
The Tarasque is a legendary creature from French folklore that is associated with the town of Tarascon in Provence, France. Cryptid Name: Tarasque Location: Tarascon, Provence, France Category: Supernatural / Folklore Cryptid Description: Massive, dragon-like creature with a lion’s head,…
The Michigan Merman, or Maymaygwashi, is a cryptid that is said to live in Lake Superior in Michigan. Although it is not one of the most famous cryptids, it is still a very interesting creature that plays an important part…
The Lou Carcolh is a mythical cryptid from French folklore. It is said to live in caves and caverns beneath the town of Hastingues waiting for unsuspecting people who it captures and devours in its lair. Cryptid Name: Lou Carcolh…
The Amarok wolf is an enormous wolf-like creature that is also sometimes known as the Amaroq in some Indigenous languages. It is a wolf cryptid that blurs the lines between folklore and mythology and while many believe that the Amarok…
The Yara-Ma-Yha-Who is a cryptid that falls in the category of supernatural or folklore cryptids. It is found in Aboriginal folklore, specifically in the Kuku Yalanji people of northeastern Australia. It is considered to be a supernatural being that is…