If you’ve ever stared into the woods and thought, “That rustling is definitely not a squirrel”, congratulations—you’re halfway to becoming a cryptid enthusiast. The other half is knowing your freaky folklore from your freaky neighbors. Lucky for you, we’ve been busy sketching, poking, and parodying some of the world’s most infamous monsters, so here’s your crash course.
Mothman: The Winged Harbinger of Bad Vibe
Take Mothman, for instance. First spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the 1960s, this winged oddball allegedly predicts disasters—bridge collapses, stock market dips, maybe even your Etsy ad spend ROI. Our version looks less like a prophet of doom and more like he’s late for a rave.
Jersey Devil: The Pine Barrens’ Problem Child
Then there’s the Jersey Devil, born from a cursed thirteenth child in colonial New Jersey. Described as part horse, part bat, and part “what happens when you mix Red Bull with folklore,” locals swear it shrieks through the pines.
Loch Ness Monster: Scotland’s OG Influencer
Of course, no cryptid roundup is complete without the Loch Ness Monster. Nessie’s silhouette has been fueling tourism, blurry photos, and conspiracy podcasts since the sixth century. Our take leaned into cozy chaos: less terrifying leviathan, more “cryptid you’d invite to trivia night.”
Wendigo: The Cannibal Spirit of Winter
On the opposite end of the spectrum lurks the Wendigo, rooted in Algonquian folklore and tied to greed and hunger. Said to possess humans and turn them into gaunt, ravenous creatures, it’s basically the embodiment of “hangry,” but with antlers.
Baba Yaga: The Slavic Witch with Real Estate Goals
And then there’s Baba Yaga, the Slavic witch with real estate goals. She lives in a hut on chicken legs, sometimes helps heroes, sometimes eats them, depending on her mood. Our version leaned into the absurd: equal parts terrifying grandma and Airbnb nightmare.
Together, they remind us that folklore isn’t just about monsters—it’s about the stories communities tell to explain the unexplainable. We just happen to remix those stories with tongue‑in‑cheek humor, sharp design, and a dash of chaos. So next time you hear a bump in the night, don’t panic. It’s probably just Bigfoot… or your neighbor’s raccoon problem.
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