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A comprehensive list of mythical and folkloric creatures from various cultures and traditions, sorted by their classification or affiliation. Find out the names, characteristics, and origins of animals, arthropods, birds, and more mystical beings.
A comprehensive list of urban legends from various countries and topics, such as cryptids, ghosts, superstitions, and creepypasta. Learn about the origins, variations, and debunkings of these modern folklore stories.
A list of supernatural animals and hybrids from American folklore and historical accounts. Includes subcategories for Bigfoot, Mothman, Wendigos, Fearsome critters and more.
Learn about the legends, myths, and stories that shape American culture and identity. Explore the diverse folklore of Native American, European, and African origins, as well as the founding myths of Columbus, Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Revolutionary War.
The bogeyman is a monster that punishes children for misbehavior, with no specific appearance or origin. Learn about its etymology, cultural variants, and other names such as El Coco, Sack Man, and Babau.
Learn about mythic humanoids, legendary or mythological creatures that are part human or resemble humans in appearance or character. Explore diverse examples from Africa, Americas, Asia, Oceania and global entities, such as mermaids, werehyenas, Bigfoot, Mothman and more.
A category page that lists subcategories and pages related to folklore of the Southern United States. Find stories, legends, myths, and traditions from various states and regions of the South.
Learn about the traditional stories and folktales of America, such as the frontier myth, the buffalo, Bigfoot, and the fearsome critters. Explore the sources, influences, and representations of American mythology in literature and art.