We here at DIE tend toward the macabre (who would’ve thought) and thus have a fascination with all things creepy crawly, such as this week’s focus, cryptids! These shadowy creatures defy explanation, inspire horrific tales, and highlight the wonders of a universe filled to the brim with as-yet unexplained phenomena. Real or not, they are a gateway into how we interact with the world and, naturally, our concepts of death and the great beyond. Join us as we dig into some of the more deadly and deathly of these eldritch beings, including acid-spitting desert worms; a voracious legend of spiritual folklore; a predator with a sweet tooth for farm animals; and of course, the Monster of the Moment, the mysterious (and possessor of copious cake) Mothman! Listen in and let us know about your favorite cryptids, whether you think they are real or a product of society’s overactive imagination, and of course any opinions you may have about Mothman’s generous posterior!

Links of Note

Cryptid definition and explanation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid

https://www.cryptidophilia.com/what-is-a-cryptid/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptids

“The Tragedy of the Cryptids” by Sharon A. Hill

https://sharonahill.substack.com/p/the-tragedy-of-the-cryptids

Mongolian Death Worm

https://www.livescience.com/46450-mongolian-death-worm.html

Chupacabra

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra

Wendigo

https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigo

Mothman

https://allthatsinteresting.com/cryptids/5

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman

Mothman Statue and Big Honkin’ Butt

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mothman-statue

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