The Aswang

An Aswang is a feared, shape-shifting monster in Philippine folklore. It combines the traits of a vampire, ghoul, witch, and were-beast. It is an "umbrella term." It describes a variety of malevolent beings living as ordinary humans by day. They transform into predatory creatures at night. The Aswang are known for an unholy preference for... Continue Reading →

Cryptid Sighting: The Enfield Monster

Enfield, Illinois In April of 1973 there were reports of an unidentified creature sighted around Enfield, Illinois. At the time, the news media suggested they may have been a wild ape. Alternatively, they considered the possibility of an escaped kangaroo. These sightings were used as a case study for a paper on social contagion in... Continue Reading →

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