The Mapinguari — The Screaming Hairy Ape of the Amazon
A large, hairy creature with a second mouth on its abdomen. It screams in the jungle. Indigenous tribes have feared it for centuries.
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The Bunyip — The Water Beast of Australia
A creature that lives in billabongs and swamps. The Bunyip is an Australian Aboriginal legend — a monster that drags people underwater.
The Nuckelavee — Scotland's Most Terrifying Sea Demon
A creature so foul it poisons the air. The Nuckelavee is a horse-like demon from Orkney — with no skin, exposed muscles, and a breath that wilts crops.
The Aswang — The Shapeshifting Horror of the Philippines
A creature that shapeshifts by day and feeds on human flesh by night. The Aswang is the most feared monster in Filipino folklore.
The Penanggalan — The Flying Head of Malaysia
A detached female head that flies through the night, seeking newborns and pregnant women. Its intestines dangle below it. It is Malaysia's most feared creature.
The Ultimate Guide to Paranormal Creatures
From ancient vampires to modern cryptids — creatures that lurk in the shadows of legend and the corners of the map.