Product Description
by Lorelai Hamilton (Author)
Uncover the world's most mysterious creatures in this definitive guide to cryptids and legendary beasts.
Are you ready to believe?
Encyclopedia of Cryptids: A Global Compendium of Legendary Creatures, Myths, and Folklore invites you on a spine-tingling journey into the shadowed corners of folklore, science, and the supernatural. From lake monsters and flying humanoids to shape-shifting forest spirits and prehistoric survivors, this encyclopedic guide covers over 60 legendary cryptids from cultures across the world.
Inside you'll explore:
- Bigfoot, Yeti, and other hairy hominids
- Sea beasts like the Kraken, Ogopogo, and Ningen
- Terrifying shapeshifters like the Aswang and Wendigo
- Modern sightings and the role of cryptids in pop culture
- Cryptozoology's tools-from sonar sweeps to DNA tests
- Paranormal theories that suggest cryptids may be more than flesh and bone...
Whether you're a cryptid chaser, a folklore fan, a paranormal podcast junkie, or a mythology buff, this beautifully organized reference brings creatures of legend into thrilling clarity.
Enter the wild. Discover the unexplained. And ask yourself-what still hides in the shadows?
Perfect for fans of The Field Guide to Bigfoot and Other Mystery Creatures, Monsters Among Us, and Chasing American Monsters.
