GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Whether you believe in it or not, Bigfoot is the name of a cryptid that many people recognize. However Bigfoot is not the only term used to refer to the creature. Some commonly ...
Call it a cryptid claim to fame. The riverside community of Columbia, Lancaster County, has latched onto the long-held lore of the Albatwitch, a small, fury creature that dates to Native American ...
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What is a cryptid?

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Whether it is Mothman, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or a variety of others, many people are aware of cryptids to some extent. However, what is a cryptid, and what are some ...
We are a species that thrives on discovering the undiscovered, catching glimpses of the unseen and telling stories about the unverified. Our myths and tall tales are full of sea monsters, giants and ...
Loxton and Prothero (Reality Check) stake out the world’s best-known (if never observed) cryptids and—unsurprisingly—come up with zilch. But that doesn’t mean the hunt isn’t an interesting one. In ...
Bigfoot. Mothman. Skunk Ape. Chupacabra. These are strange names, though perhaps you’ve heard of a few. They are some of America’s more famous local monsters. They are “cryptids,” which can be defined ...
They’re the things that go bump in the night; beasts that may be grotesque and harmful to humans. These monsters may be real or they might be a trick of the mind. The fear is in the unknown. It’s how ...
Kids can have fun learning about cool and creepy creatures with Mentor Public Library’s Cryptid Club, which launches in September. Cryptids are legendary animals like Bigfoot, El Chupacabra and ...