Posts Tagged ‘West Virginia’
Halloween Cryptid Series: The Mothman
From the moment I began researching cryptids, the Mothman stood out as a creature of great intrigue. Initially, I had planned to save it for the final entry of my series, but its popularity and significance demanded its inclusion sooner. This legendary figure has captured the attention of millions, and with good reason. Let’s take…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Snarly Yow
The Snarly Yow is a cryptid that has been reported in the mountains near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, possibly since the first Germans settled in the upper Potoma1. The creature is often described as a large black dog-like apparition and is known for the yowling sound it makes through a mouth filled with teeth2. What…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Fishmen
Gather ’round, folks, and lend an ear to the whispers of the Appalachian Mountains. They tell a tale of strange folk dwelling in their rivers – the Fishmen of West Virginia. Half-human, half-fish, these cryptids have webbed hands and mighty tails for swift swimming. Some reckon they’re a new twist in the river’s tale of…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Cave Creature
As the leaves turn orange and red, and the winds turn chilly, our minds turn to the supernatural, the unexplained, the spooky. In the spirit of Halloween, we’ll be delving today into the realm of cryptids, those mysterious creatures that may or may not exist beyond the fringe of mainstream science. Our focus will be…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Grafton Monster
Critical Evaluation The Grafton Monster, as it is commonly referred to, is a creature of imposing stature, reported to stand between seven to nine feet tall and four feet wide. The skin of this purported beast is said to be strikingly white and oddly similar to that of a seal’s. Its most bizarre characteristic is…
Read MoreCryptid Halloween Series: Sheepsquatch
The Sheepsquatch, also known as the “White Thing,” is a creature with woolly hair that has been reported in many counties in West Virginia, especially in the southwestern region of the state. Boone, Kanawha, Putnam, and Mason counties have had the most sightings, with a surge in Boone County during the mid-1990s. Witnesses describe it…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Flatwoods Monster
Do you believe in cryptids? West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster is a legendary creature surrounded by mystery and folklore. For years, it has been the subject of speculation among role-playing gamers and pulp enthusiasts alike. But what do we know about the fearsome Flatwoods Monster lurking within our imagination? In this blog series, we will take…
Read MoreCryptids and Legends of West Virginia
Have you ever dreamed of exploring a land filled with mythical creatures, forgotten secrets, and mysterious folklore? Then you’ll be delighted to hear about the cryptids of West Virginia! This hidden realm is home to an array of legendary monsters, spirits, and other strange phenomena. From “fishmen” lurking in the rivers to bigfoot sightings in…
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