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Many scientists have criticized the plausibility of cryptids due to lack of physical evidence, [7] likely misidentifications [8] and misinterpretation of stories from folklore. [ 9 ] While biologists regularly identify new species following established scientific methodology , cryptozoologists focus on entities mentioned in the folklore record ...
According to Coffey, Bigfoot is by far the most reported cryptid in Kentucky and of the 50 U.S. States our fine commonwealth rates at number 15 in reported sightings.
The term cryptid is used by proponents of cryptozoology, a pseudoscience, to refer to beings that cryptozoologists believe may in fact exist but have not yet been discovered. This category is for notable examples of entities that cryptozoologists have considered to be cryptids
Chupacabra (Latin America) – Cryptid beast named for its habit of sucking the blood of livestock; Churel – Vampiric, female ghost; Ciguapa (Dominican Republic) – Malevolent seductress; Cihuateteo – Ghost of women that died in childbirth; Cikavac – Bird that serves its owner
Pope Lick Monster (American Folklore) Kentucky Urban Legend – Cryptid, a murderous creature that is part man, sheep, and goat; Popobawa – One-eyed creatures bat-like; Poubi Lai (Meitei mythology) – Evil dragon python from the Loktak lake; Pouākai – Giant bird; Preta (Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain) – Ghosts of especially greedy people
Aquatic cryptids (3 C, 18 P) F. Legendary fish (3 C, 21 P) K. Kappa (folklore) (1 C, 8 P) L. ... Water spirits (11 C, 138 P) Pages in category "Mythological aquatic ...
Pages in category "Hominid cryptids" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Agogwe; Amomongo; B.
This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. ... Sea monsters (2 C, 38 P) Pages in category "Aquatic cryptids" The following 18 pages are in this ...