Interesting graphical take on the monster we all seem to share.
Category Archives: Cryptids
Here comes Krampus: How the half-goat, half-demon became a cultural phenomenon
Part of our winter fun is chasing the Minnesota Krampus group around the Cities. Little did we know that it is becoming more and more of a seasonal thing elsewhere too.
Granted, I am not sure I can make a 12-foot skeleton into a Krampus, plant him on the roof and have him whipping elves in the yard just yet…but maybe?
One Artist’s Mission to Illustrate All the World’s Mythical Beasts
This is a fun project I read about a few years ago. Turns out, the work continues on it. Check out his Instagram page for more.
24 Extremely Local Cryptids You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Regional cryptids, though I *have* actually heard of a few of these.
Beware the Skinwalkers, Werewolf Witches of the American Southwest
More Atlas Obscura discovery articles, this one on skinwalkers.
What in the World: Cryptids: What in the World are they?
The BBC attempts to explain cryptids. At least it is entertaining as they pick out global cryptids.
Also, much use of the phrase “suspicious feces”.
Beware the Wendigo, the Frostbitten Flesheater of North America’s Chilly Heartland
We watched Antlers over the weekend – not bad – but it reminded me I had this story lined up in a list of cryptid-related stories for ya.