North American Mythological Creatures
What is the name of this sea dragon-like creature that inhabits Canada's Okanagan Lake, in the heart of British Columbia?
- Thought to be a relative of Nessie over in Loch Ness, Ogopogo is a beloved Canadian monster of the deep.
What is the name of this beast that was first spotted in 1887 in Michigan, described as a very tall, bipedal canine?
- Several people have reported sightings of this creature and hearing its bellow that sometimes sounds like a human shriek.
This animal was first seen in Latin America during the mid-1990s and purported to drink the blood of goats and cattle. What is it called?
- Feeding on a variety of livestock, the Chupacabra is supposed to strike at night and leave bloodless bodies behind.
Found in Caribbean mythology, what is the name of this being that presents itself as a blood-sucking hag, often said to be in league with the devil?
- It is also said that if the Loogaroo's victim dies from blood loss, they will resurrect as a Loogaroo themselves.
What is the name of this bipedal ape creature that supposedly stalks the swamps of Florida, and even ranges to Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas?
- Reports of this creature speculate on its identity, including being a different species of Bigfoot or Sasquatch.
What is this small critter called, that roams the forests of North America in the form of a rabbit with ungulate horns on its head?
- Horned rabbits have bounded through North American lore for a long time, with taxidermists in the 1900s even creating stuffed creatures resembling their descriptions.
In a mix of legend, urban myth, and creepy story, what is the name of a group of escaped patients from an insane asylum that began living a feral life, common in Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut?
- The lore has regional variations, but most agree that these feral beings display inhuman strength and speed, due to terrifying mutations.
Native to Ohio lore, what is the name of this bipedal, humanoid frog that stands around 4 feet high, found roaming the marshes and deep woods?
- Also known as the Loveland Frogman or Rana serrectus, this cryptid is the product of a fascinating local legend.
In the 1950s, a creature was blamed for killing animals such as dogs in Bladenboro, North Carolina, with locals hunting it en masse. What was it called?
- Though no evidence of such a creature was found, the locals still firmly believed that the Beast of Bladenboro terrorized their area during the winter of 1953.
What is the name of this winged creature that was first spotted around Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in the 1960s, and is still celebrated with an annual festival today?
- Point Pleasant's Mothman not only has become a staple in local legend, but also draws quite a crowd of the curious who set out to find the creature themselves.
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