Archive for the “Folklore”

Caddo Wild Man, 1865

Posted by: Loren Coleman on November 8th, 2009

The monster then tore off the saddle and bridle from the horse and destroyed them, and, holding the horse by the mane, broke a short piece of sapling.

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Yeti Trek: Near Death Experience

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 23rd, 2009

Exclusive quotations to Cryptomundians from Doug Hajicek and Adam Davies about this Sunday’s two hour special. Exclusive images.

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Bygone Days of Lake Champlain Sea Serpents

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 18th, 2009

Scientists have frequently claimed the same solution to the “sea serpent” problem, but skeptics have just as often flouted the idea and have tried to claim that it is all a myth.

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Historic Flying Snakes

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 18th, 2009

Did you know there are records of airborne serpents for North America? Here are four for your consideration.

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Machine Gun Kelly & Yetis?

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 16th, 2009

I’ll be at the Mass Mystery Weekend on Friday and Saturday. Here’s the final speakers’ schedule for Saturday. Do you know how Machine Gun Kelly influenced the future search for the Yeti? Learn on Saturday. Images.

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Devil Monkey: Belt Road Booger

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 15th, 2009

There is no secret to the fact that the ridicule curtain is lowered a bit every October, and that creature stories are actively pursued by the media as the calendar nears Halloween. But who would have guessed that an old “Devil Monkey” case would be revealed in 2009? Analysis of the new case and links to the Himalayas. Images.

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What Happened To Minnesota’s Kangaroos?

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 10th, 2009

Anyone have more details on any recent sightings?

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Tsuchinoko

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 10th, 2009

These cryptids are described as being between a foot to 32 inches (30 and 80 centimeters) in length, similar in appearance to a snake, but with a central girth that is much wider than its head or tail. Images.

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Walking Sam Revisited

Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 5th, 2009

Michael Crowley’s journey of discovery has been a frustrating one, but not a surprising one. Images.

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Giant Worms of Japan

Posted by: Loren Coleman on September 27th, 2009

A more modern report from Mikata-gun, which is located in the mountains of Hyogo prefecture, dates from 1996 when a farmer uncovered an earthworm 3.3 feet long, while planting a tree on his rural property. A guest blog by Brent Swancer. Images.

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Umibōzu

Posted by: Loren Coleman on September 26th, 2009

These massive creatures struck fear into the hearts of seafarers. These monstrosities were typically described as black or grey in color, with slick, slippery skin and enormous eyes that were sometimes said to glow. Images.

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Man-Eating Catfish

Posted by: Loren Coleman on September 25th, 2009

A special guest blog from Germany is shared today from Markus Felix Bühler. Images.

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DT Trips Over Aluxob

Posted by: Loren Coleman on September 21st, 2009

“The program seriously corrupted the description, falsely portraying Aluxob as hairy all over their bodies, with big ‘carnivorous teeth,’ which is not accurate,” reports one reviewer who was a consultant to the show. Images.

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Raijū

Posted by: Loren Coleman on September 8th, 2009

Literally “thunder beast,” the mighty servants of the Shinto god of thunder were creatures most often described as looking something like a badger, weasel, cat, or fox, although they were sometimes said to look like a wolf or monkey as well. Images.

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Raijū - Part II

Posted by: Loren Coleman on September 8th, 2009

Let’s take a look at some of the possibilities and dig deeper into the potential biological origins of this creature of Japanese folklore. Images.

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