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Welcome to cryptid corner where we explore the wonderful world of cryptids and supernatural beings. Our focus for today is La Llorona also known as the weeping woman or the wailer. La Llorona's origins trace back to 1550s Mexico City as a story told to children. Llorona is said to roam near water crying for her children that she drowned in a jealous rage when she found out her husband was cheating on her. It is said anyone who hears her cries will suffer misfortune or death.

Welcome back to Cryptid Corner where we explore the wonderful world of cryptids and supernatural beings. This week we will be exploring the legend of Jenny Greenteeth. Origins of the Jenny Greenteeth legend come from English folklore dating back to the 1600s. Depending on where in England her name may slightly differ. Jinny Greenteeth, Wicked Jenny and Jeannie Greenteeth are all popular variations on her name. She is what is referred to as river hag. Jenny is described as hum

By Coert Du Bois and by William T. Cox; - "Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods" 1910 Welcome to Cryptid Corner where we explore the fascinating world of cryptids and supernatural beings. Our subject for today is the sad little ball of tears the Squonk, who hails from the forests of Pennslyvania. The squonk is one of the most unusual beasts I have come across during my research on cryptids. The squonk doesn't guard treasure or play tricks, it cries...like a lot. Roughly the

The jackalope, fun, furry, and usually mounted on a wall, are a big cornerstone of north American mythology. The creation of the jackalope happened in 1930 when Douglas Herrick and his brothers, hunters and taxidermists, attached deer antlers to a jack rabbit body. Douglas later sold the mounted jackalopes to a Wyoming hotel and later a retail store. This led to the creature becoming quite popular among hunters and a permanent fixture in North American folklore. Folklorists

The Jersey Devil, also known as the Leeds Devil, has it's origins in South Jersey and Philadelphia folklore. The Legend is attached to a forest in South Jersey known as the Pine Barrens and is often linked with Leeds Point. The story usually states the devil came into existence when it's mother, often named Leeds or Mother Leeds, found she was pregnant with her thirteenth child and cursed it. The child was said to be born normally but sprouted immediate devilish features and

Hello supernatural lovers and welcome to Cryptid Corner. Where we cover a different supernatural being each week. This week we will delve into the Shirime which is a Yokai from Japan. Yokai cover a vast array of supernatural beings from ghosts to shapeshifters That vary in behaviors they can be kind and helpful, insidious or mischievous. The Shirime from far away looks like a human but up close it has no facial features with the exception of a large eye located in it's butth

Hello cryptid, monster and supernatural being fans. Are you ready to dive into the spooky and macabre? Every Sunday we will be posting a bio of our awesome supernatural friends. So stay tuned and be prepared folks they're coming.