The Hermit. Art by ​Josh King, from Josh King’s Cryptid Tarot.

Cryptid of the Day: Mugwump

Description: Mugswump is the name of a monster seen in Lake Temiskaming, between Ontario and Quebec in Canada, resembling an Ogopogo like monster. The most recent sighting of the monster was in April of 1979.  

Cryptid of the Day: Ntambo Wa Luy

Description: The Ntambo Wa Luy is a 25-30ft creature of Congolese folklore, described as having horns, claws and attacks hippos. Its name means “water lion”, though cryptozoologists think the monster is related to the Emela-Ntouka.

Cryptid Moodboard: Fresno Nightcrawler

All done! Mothman in pastels to start off a small series of cryptids. I’ll put the original in my shop when I’ve got the whole set done.

Catch me working on the next one during my art streams, Thursdays at 5pm CT on Twitch!

Jersey Devil sketch

In the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia folklore of the United States, the Jersey Devil, also known as the Leeds Devil, is a legendary creature said to inhabit the forest of Pine Barrens in South Jersey. The creature is often described as a flying biped with hooves, but there are many variations. The common description is that of a bipedal kangaroo-like or wyvern-like creature with a horse- or goat-like head, leathery bat-like wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands, legs with cloven hooves, and a forked tail. It has been reported to move quickly and is often described as emitting a high-pitched “blood-curdling scream”.

Cryptid of the Day: City Island Sea Serpent

Description: In 1877, a three hundred foot sea serpent was seen off the coast of Pelham, New York, where it was said to have attacked ships and fishing boats. One man, simply known as Mr. M, tried to hunt the creature using bass fishing techniques.

Cryptid of the Day: Tennessee Giant Frog

Description: According to the Columbia Herald, on March 10th, 1869, in a cave near Indian Camp Springs in Tennessee, a mob of men claimed to have encountered a 93 pound frog, who’s appearance was compared to that of a demon. It was killed, but the story makes no mention of the whereabouts of the body.

Who wants to start a ghost/cryptid hunting show with me we can talk about lore and wander around in the woods 👉👈🥺

Final piece for @paranormalcyzine

For my guy the Fresno night crawler

17-1-22

On This Day in Cryptid History

January 17th: In 2018, Vice published an article about Mothman sightings in Chicago, written by Josh Terry. The article explains eye witness accounts of a winged humanoid creature seen around the Chicago area, and its ties to the Point Pleasant legend.

ideal gender: her

On This Day in Cryptid History

January 4th: Dozens of hunter descended onto Bladenboro, North Carolina to hunt a mysterious predator who had been attacking and killing dogs and livestock. Chief Roy Fores also also conducted a hunt for the beast, and the following days, the number of people hunting the beast would reach 800.