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Although the general identification of the lusca is with the colossal octopus, it has also been described as either a multiheaded monster, a dragon-like creature, or some kind of evil spirit. · Merch-www.crypticmerch.com · [email protected] · Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

A cockatrice is a mythical beast, essentially a two-legged dragon or serpent -like creature with a rooster 's head. · Merch-www.crypticmerch.com · [email protected] · Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

In the Folklore of Lee County, South Carolina, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp is an entity said to inhabit the swampland of the region. First mentioned in the late 1980s, the purported sightings and damage attributed to the creature yielded a significant amount of newspaper, radio and television publicity. · Merch-www.crypticmerch.com · [email protected] · Facebook- @thecrypticcorner · Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

The Bunny Man is an urban legend that originated from two incidents in Fairfax County, Virginia in 1970, but has been spread throughout the Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas. The legend has many variations; most involve a man wearing a rabbit costume who attacks people with an axe or hatchet.' · Merch-www.crypticmerch.com · [email protected] · Facebook- @thecrypticcorner · Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

The cactus cat was generally described being a bobcat-like creature, covered in hair-like thorns, with particularly long spines extending from the legs and its armored, branching tail. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

In the mall, in the park, or in your neighbor’s front yard, we see wishing wells in a lot of places and we all know what we are supposed to do…drop a coin in and make a wish. But how did this custom start and what was the original meaning of it? Did our ancestors truly believe that they had to pay for their wishes? And what is the significance of a well? Let’s dive deep into the folklore of wishing wells. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

The Ahool has a distinct face that has features of both a chimpanzee's and a bat's, large dark eyes, red skinned wings, large claws on its forearms, and is covered in grey fur. It is said to have a wingspan of 18 to 28 feet, or 6 to 9 meters. That is 3 to 4.5 times the size of the largest bat known to man, the flying fox. If you are enjoying the show be sure to rate and review Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

Captain William Kidd’s name might be one that you would think of along blackbeard if someone where to mention pirates. In fact a lot of people believe that in an attempt to retain some on his wealth from the years he spent pirating fortunes that he did the second thing you would think of if someone were to mention pirates…that’s right bury some of his treasure. If you are enjoying the show be sure to rate and review Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

When Lady Godvia's husband issued a heavy tax on the local people, Lady Godiva begged him to stop this oppressive tax, called a "Heregeld". According to the legend, Godiva's husband retorted that he would only stop the tax if she rode through the streets of Coventry naked! Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner

The Adlet are a race of creatures in the Inuit mythology of Greenland, as well as the Labrador and Hudson Bay coasts. While the word refers to inland native American tribes, it also denotes a humanoid dog-legged tribe. Merch-www.crypticmerch.com [email protected] Facebook- @thecrypticcorner Audible Trial custom URL - www.audibletrial.com/thecrypticcorner