Written by Nichole S.
Sure, everyone’s heard of Bigfoot and Nessie, but what about the cryptids that lurk just out of the spotlight? From ocean-dwelling mysteries to fire-breathing terrors and winged nightmares, and giant jungle spiders, there’s a whole world of creatures waiting to be discovered.
Answer the questions below to find out which lesser-known cryptid best matches you.
1. Where would you make your lair?
a.) The deeps of the Pacific Northwest
b.) Swampy wetlands of Rhode Island
c.) Somewhere up high in the rolling hills of Washington, D.C. and Maryland
d.) The deep forest of the Congo
2. You can choose any meal you want. What does it include?
a.) Something flaky
b.) Something crispy
c.) Something juicy
d.) Something with a fancy straw.
3. What features would make for the best possible cryptid?
a.) Flippers
b.) Horns
c.) Tentacles
d.) Venom
4. Pick an animal
a.) Serpent
b.) Bat
c.) Bird
d.) Spider
5. Pick a book cover
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| a.) Into the Drowning Deep | b.) Where the Crawdads Sing | c.) Cloud Atlas | d.) Into the Jungle |
6. Pick an element
a.) Water
b.) Fire
c.) Air
d.) Earth
7. Pick the best explanation for a cryptid sighting:
a.) It’s a creature once thought to be extinct
b.) It’s a previously undiscovered species
c.) The story was invented to control and scare people
d.) It’s a case of misidentification where other creatures are mistaken for something fantastical
8. What would be the coolest ability to have?
a.) The power to breathe and move freely beneath the waves
b.) The ability to breathe or shoot flames
c.) The ability to appear and vanish in perfect silence
d.) Venom that causes vivid hallucinations
Answers
Mostly A - Cadborosaurus
You’re a cadborosaurus. Whether it’s diving to the deepest depths of the Pacific Ocean or terrorizing Canadian fishermen, each of your activities is shrouded in mystery. No scientist has been able to identify you properly, and people are often at odds about your description. Some say that you have the head of a horse; others describe you as bearing a resemblance to a camel, and even others think you look a bit like a polar bear. Talk about a walking contradiction! Most agree that you have a long reptilian body. Your cryptid superpower is making people second-guess themselves!
Mostly B - Glocester Ghoul
You’re the Gloucester Ghoul. Lurking in the shadows of the town of Glocester in Rhode Island, you’re the stuff of nightmares for locals and travelers alike. Eyewitnesses generally agree that you have glowing eyes, large horns, and a body that appears half-ram and half-bat. Some claim that the ghoul is accompanied by a foul odor and that it has the ability to breathe or shoot fire. A sense of dread and fear is often described when in the presence of this creature. Your cryptid superpower is pure intimidation!
Mostly C - Snallygaster
You’re the Snallygaster. Soaring over the hills of Maryland and terrorizing unsuspecting farmers, you’re a true nightmare of early American folklore. Most people describe you as a half-bird, half-reptile beast with razor-sharp talons and a metallic beak lined with teeth. A few even claim you have tentacles trailing from your body! Whether you’re snatching livestock or swooping down on the unwary, you leave fear and confusion in your wake. Your cryptid superpower is striking from above before anyone even knows you’re there!
Mostly D - J’bai FoFi
You’re the J’ba Fofi. Deep in the rainforests of Central Africa, you spin your legends as easily as your webs. Most people describe you as a giant spider with a leg span of up to six feet. That’s large enough to trap birds, small animals, and the occasional unlucky traveler! Local stories tell of enormous burrows hidden beneath leaves, with silken webs stretched across jungle paths to ensnare prey. Whether you’re silently waiting in the shadows or springing a trap, you strike fear into the hearts of anyone who dares wander too close. Your cryptid superpower is weaving terror into every corner of the forest!
Learn More
Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales Of The World's Most Elusive Monsters And Enigmatic Cryptids - Discover the history and culture of the 100 most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium. Accompanied by illustrations of each beast, Freaky Folklore is your guide to the world’s most terrifying beings including Chupacabra, Jersey Devil, Kelpie, Moehau, Kuchisake-onna, and Dogman. Hosts from the leading horror podcast network, Eeriecast, present the most frightening tales of these mysterious creatures, revealing everything you need to know.
Spooky Science - Spooky Science introduces you to the whimsical yet meticulously researched investigations of the renowned Spooky Science Sisters, Meagan Ankney and Paige Miller. On their quest to demystify the paranormal world, they examine the science behind mysteries like ghostly apparitions, legendary cryptids, and spine-chilling haunted places. From deciphering the peculiar electromagnetic fields that lead to ghostly apparitions to uncovering the origins of mythical creatures, no enigma is too daunting for these tenacious sisters.
Chasing American Monsters - This illustrated collection includes more than 250 monsters and cryptids that will make your hair stand on end when you hear something go bump in the night. From Alabama to Wyoming and everywhere in between, these enigmatic abominations lurk in the darkest corners and the deepest shadows. This eye-opening book details the origins, appearance, and behaviors of these bizarre creatures so that if you should come across a terrifying beast in the wild, you'll know exactly what you're dealing with.
The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia - In The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia, you'll learn all about cryptozoologists and ufologists like Loren Coleman and John Keel, as well as about real-life sightings and interesting tales of famous and lesser-known cryptids all over the world.
For more titles, check out this booklist to Uncover Legendary Cryptids and Creatures.
