Early Modern
a Japanese river imp known for its mischief and deadly tricks. Recognizable by its turtle-like shell, webbed limbs, and...
The Jorogumo is a captivating yet terrifying creature from Japanese folklore. Known for her ability to shapeshift into a...
The Kongamato is a winged beast from African folklore, feared for its pterosaur-like appearance and aggressive attacks on those...
Nyami Nyami, the revered Zambezi River God in Tonga mythology, is said to have the body of a snake...
Mamlambo is a South African water serpent believed to lure victims with its glowing charm.
The Tikoloshe is a small, goblin-like creature from Zulu folklore, known for its mischief and malice. Often summoned by...
Grootslang is a primordial serpent-elephant hybrid from South African legend, guarding caves of diamonds and gold.
A Paraguayan serpent with seven dog-like heads, guarding treasure and emitting poisonous breath.
Bake-kujira, the ghostly whale of Japanese legend, appears as a skeletal specter gliding near fishing villages. Seen as an...
An American cryptid known to lurk behind trees and avoid being seen by humans, making it almost impossible to...
Adze is a vampiric being from Ewe folklore that transforms into a firefly to drain its victim's energy at...
Inkanyamba is a massive water serpent from Zulu folklore, known to cause storms and whirlwinds.