Encyclopedia of Crytids: A Global Compendium of Legendary Creatures, Myths, and Folklore

Uncover the world's most mysterious creatures in this definitive guide to cryptids and legendary beasts.

Are you ready to believe?

Encyclopedia of Cryptids: A Global Compendium of Legendary Creatures, Myths, and Folklore invites you on a spine-tingling journey into the shadowed corners of folklore, science, and the supernatural. From lake monsters and flying humanoids to shape-shifting forest spirits and prehistoric survivors, this encyclopedic guide covers over 60 legendary cryptids from cultures across the world.

Inside you'll explore:

• Bigfoot, Yeti, and other hairy hominids
• Sea beasts like the Kraken, Ogopogo, and Ningen
• Terrifying shapeshifters like the Aswang and Wendigo
• Modern sightings and the role of cryptids in pop culture
• Cryptozoology's tools-from sonar sweeps to DNA tests
• Paranormal theories that suggest cryptids may be more than flesh and bone...

Whether you're a cryptid chaser, a folklore fan, a paranormal podcast junkie, or a mythology buff, this beautifully organized reference brings creatures of legend into thrilling clarity.

Enter the wild. Discover the unexplained. And ask yourself-what still hides in the shadows?

Perfect for fans of The Field Guide to Bigfoot and Other Mystery Creatures, Monsters Among Us, and Chasing American Monsters.