• Cryptids,  Fakelore,  P

    Pale Crawlers

    The Pale Crawlers are strange creatures often referred to as “cryptids.” They have been reported in various locations around the world, though they lack any real evidence. They’re described as humanoids with pale skin and long, thin limbs. They have large dark eyes that glow in the night. They’re typically grotesque and predatory and may crawl on all fours or stand upright. They move quickly and quietly through the wilderness and have an eerie and unsettling presence. They are aggressive and attack anyone they encounter, and some can contort their bodies in bizarre ways. Some believe they crave human flesh, making them cannibalistic. Some think they’re ancient beings surviving to…

  • Cherokee,  Georgia(state),  M,  North Carolina

    Moon Eyed People

    The Moon Eyed People are mythical beings from Cherokee myth. It’s believed they lived in modern-day North Carolina and Georgia. Supposedly, they predated the Cherokee and lived in the Southern Appalachians. Despite this, however, no one knows where they came from or where they eventually went. They were often referred to as albinos with blond hair and large blue eyes. They were small and fat compared to others and frequently had long beards. Some actually believed these beings to be immortal. They were referred to as “moon eyed” since it was thought they could see better at night than in the day. In some versions, however, they see fine in…

  • Aliens,  Brazil,  T

    Torres Crystalline Aliens

    The Torres Crystalline Aliens were sighted on January 25, 1968, at 11 p.m. The sighting occurred in Torres, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil, by Axel Aberg Cobo as he was walking on a beach. He saw a silver colored glowing object come out of the ocean 25 yards away. He felt frozen in place and saw two six-foot-tall men who looked like they were made of crystal. They walked towards him stiffly and did not bend their knees. They began communicating telepathically by touching shoulders. One introduced themselves as “Rubinako” and said the words “Krebs, Navis, Carsicujo, and Krero.” The witness wrote these words down on his arms and legs…

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  • Aliens,  Chupacabras,  Cryptids,  Puerto Rico,  S

    Saltos Cabra Chupacabra

    The Saltos Cabra Chupacabra was a strange creature sighted in Saltos Cabra, Puerto Rico, in March 1995 at night. It was sighted by two anonymous officers responding to a call of mutilated lambs. It was seen standing on the side of the road. They described it as humanoid and orange-yellow in color. They could see no facial features due to the dark. It moved quickly and ran off into thick brush to escape. One officer attempted to follow but experienced an overwhelming headache and dizziness requiring aid. Citations: Rosales, Albert. Humanoid Encounters 1995-1999: The Others Amongst Us. N.p., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.

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  • Aliens,  N,  Nigeria

    Nigerian Zebra Centaur:

    The Nigerian Zebra Centaur was a creature sighted in Maru, Nigeria, in May 2003. Women of the town worried about being chased by this creature, and it usually appeared early in the morning or evening. It was described as resembling a centaur with close-cropped hair, a goatee, and horse ears. From the human neck down, it had the striped coloration of a zebra. The creature was well known in the area and kept people inside at certain hours, and it was later reported on by the News Agency of Nigeria. Citations: Citation: Rosales, Albert S. Humanoid Encounters 2000-2009: The Others Amongst Us. N.p., Amazon Digital Services LLC – Kdp, 2021.

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  • Aboriginal,  Australia,  M

    Mamandi

    The Mamandi are evil spirits from the myths of the Aboriginal people of Australia. They were painted on caves, and one was notably depicted at Oenpelli. In depictions, their sex organs are often enlarged and prominent. One notable depiction showed one with thirteen dancing figures in their body. This was supposedly a depiction of a pregnant Mamandi drawn by another form of spirit called Mimi. They are depicted with legs thrown backwards, and often have spines growing from their feet, ankles, waist, breasts, and elbows. Sometimes they will have long barbed tongues emerging from beak-like lips. Their head shape varies from mushroom-like to hook-like. Due to their malicious nature, they…

  • Aboriginal,  Australia,  N,  Spirits

    Nadubi

    The Nadubi are creatures from Australian myth of the Aboriginal people. This creature isn’t thought to have any associated myths. All information comes from prehistoric paintings and oral tradition. They’re described as evil spirits and are extra intimidating to locals. A Nadubi woman is depicted in a bark painting from the Oenpelli territory. Depictions suggest that they are similar to creatures called the Mimi, and the term “Mamandi” is sometimes used to describe them. They have stingray-like barbs coming from the joints. Specifically, spikes come from the elbows, knees, wrists, head, and from the vulva in the case of women. The barbs are magical and can be shot invisibly at…

  • Aboriginal,  Australia,  M,  Spirits

    Mimi/Mini

    The Mimi are spirits from Aboriginal Australian myth. They can be seen on bark and rock paintings, often in Arnhem Land. They have bodies filled in with geometric shapes, and these shapes may be associated with specific clans. Traditional colors of the Mimi are red, yellow, and white. They are described as mischievous and so thin that one can see right through them. They have small heads, gaping mouths, long necks, exceptionally long arms, and hair made of many parallel lines. Some depictions have feathers growing from their knees and ankles. It’s believed they are thin so that they don’t blow around in the wind, which could break their necks…

  • Argentina,  Bolivia,  Cryptids,  Hairy Hominids,  Peru,  U

    Ucumar/Ukumar

    Ucumar is a hairy hominid cryptid sighted in the Andes mountains of Peru. Reports can range from Argentina to Bolivia. They’re thought to be the size of a grizzly bear and incredibly strong. They’re fast and smart, and it’s believed they recover the body if one of them dies. They target women, children, and the elderly.  Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United States, Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2006.

  • ABCs,  Cryptids,  England,  F

    Fiskerton Phantom

    The Fiskerton Phantom is a cryptid from Lincolnshire, England. It’s a form of cryptid known as an alien big cat, referring to a big cat in a place where it isn’t native. It was described as black with both cat-like and bear-like features. It was first sighted in 1996 by four teenage girls. They heard something in some bushes and went to investigate. They saw something scary with big teeth as it was eating a phaesant. Later, the witnesses found large paw prints. The creature ran away, but a motorist later saw it close to the same area. It was seen again in March 1997 in Dunholme and then again…