Discover the fascinating creatures of Native American folklore! From the elusive Wendigo to the powerful Thunderbird, this ...

Whether it’s a Bigfoot sighting or an encounter with the chilling Wendigo of northern Minnesota, American mythology teems with strange creatures that feel both hauntingly real and wildly improbably.

Sharlie is one of many legendary creatures in American folklore. These sorts of legends are so prevalent that a recent map lays out the most famous mythical creature in each U.S. state.

35 Mythical Creatures From Myths, Legends, Fantasies & Fairytales The stuff dreams (and sometimes nightmares) are made of. Audrey Jaber; ... Origin: North American folklore. Advertisement.

Many Native American tribes in the Northwestern part of the U.S. and Canada have legends dating as far back as anyone can remember of similar ape-like creatures who walk on two legs.

Multiple accounts from “Fearsome Creatures” to “American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore” (2016) tell of how individuals who’ve successfully captured ...

American folklore is an oral tradition, making it hard to pin down definitive myths. ... Sears wanted all of the creatures to have a soul, even the giant alligator Two-Toed Tom.

The Wampus in Native American folklore can sometimes shape-shift and often is seen as an omen of death. It’s also nearly impossible to kill, because it’s extremely fast and athletic.