We are all familiar with the legendary Bigfoot, wandering the forests of Pacific Northwest as stories would tell. But Sasquatch is only the tip of the iceberg that is North American folklore and urban myth, as there are countless strange and ghastly creatures, ghosts and witches allegedly roaming the states. From dog boy to the dark watchers, every state has its own source of spooky stories and legends that are meant to draw the interest of the fans of all things scary or maybe even send a chill down the spines of those with weaker hearts.

This infographic shows each US state’s scariest urban legend, including the Dark Watchers of California and Illinois’ Ghost Elephants.

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The mysteries of North Carolina continue.

Urban myths are a fascinating part of many cultures all around the world. An urban legend, tale or myth is a modern category of folklore. These stories are

They’re whispered around campfires and passed down from generation to generation. They spark fear in the hearts and minds of children and adults alike. Their subjects take many shapes, be they bloodthirsty creatures of the night, vengeance-seeking ghouls, or sinister vortices. And each time they a...

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If you haven't heard the story of the Maryland Goatman, you'll want to. This urban legend just may keep you awake at night.

There has been many stories of people seeing the Mothman. There has been a few that have caught my attention and got me interested in learning more about the Mothman. On December 15, 1967 the Silver bridge connecting Point Pleasant, West Virginia with Kanauga, Ohio suddenly fell at about 5 pm. A loud cracking sound was heard, and one of the main towers of the bridge began to twist and fall. The bridge collapsed into the Ohio River, carrying the cars, trucks, and people that remained on it. Forty-six people died that night, while many were injured. A report that evening prior to the collapse was the sighting of red lights in the sky. Reports showed that many of the people who were injured were first-hand eyewitnesses of the Mothman. Over one weekend there was over five hundred reports in regarding lights and things seen in the sky. The people of Point Pleasant, West Virginia truly believe the Mothman caused the Silver bridge to collapse. Rose, Tammy. "The legend behind Virginia's Mysterious Mothman." November 2010. Web. 15 November 2012 (Rose) Eblin, Jennifer. "The true story behind the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia." 21 April 2008. Web. 15 November 2012(Eblin) http://voices.yahoo.com/the-true-story-behind-mothman-point-pleasant-1393517.html Copyright © 2012 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. | Yahoo! Travel.

The Krampus legend is more than a mere monster or Santa Claus's antihero. Gather round the Yule log as we learn this Austrian story.

★★★★★ "Will make your skin crawl”- Paul, Everything Horror Podcast A 4 Issue Folk-Horror Comic Series; A retired war veterans search for his missing daughter leads him to a forest home to the urban legend of the Wendigo. [24 Pages]

Description Book Synopsis Which came first--the monster or the myth? Journalist Linda Godfrey investigates present-day encounters with mysterious creatures of old. The monsters of ancient mythology, folklore, and more contemporary urban legend have long captured the popular imagination. While most people in America today relegate monsters to just that--our imaginations--we continue to be fascinated by the unknown. Linda Godfrey is one of the country's leading authorities on modern-day monsters and has interviewed countless eyewitnesses to strange phenomena. Monsters evolve, taking on both new and familiar forms over time and across cultures. In this well-researched book, Godfrey explores uncanny encounters with werewolves, goatmen, Bigfoot, and more. In more than twenty-five years spent chasing monsters, Godfrey has found that it often remains unclear whether the sightings are simply mistaken animals, hoaxes, or coincidence. When all the speculation is said and done, one question remains for fans and researchers: Are the creatures real, or are they entirely other-world? Godfrey suspects that it isn't an either/or question--our reality operates on a scale from dense matter to realms the human eye cannot see. As Godfrey investigates unexplained phenomena, her search for answers will fascinate casual observers and enthusiasts alike. Review Quotes A striking collection of cryptozoological creatures and fantastical folklore from North America.... This quirky, deeply researched guide will be a great resource for monster hunters. --Publishers Weekly It seems that there are still bits of the 'goblin universe' out there--Goat Men, Puckwudgies, Spook Pooches and more. Ms. Godfrey gives an admirably tantalizing but evenhanded guide to them. --Wall Street Journal "The shadowy realm of monsters and weird human-animal hybrids is not limited to the ancient, dusty past, but exists right alongside us today, revealing itself in terrifying ways. There is no better navigator through this bizarre and scary landscape than Linda S. Godfrey, one of the most outstanding researchers in the cryptid field. This book will both thrill and chill you. --Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of The Encyclopedia of Angels The most frightening monsters you can imagine may be lurking in your own backyard. In this unsettling collection of testimonials and anecdotes, veteran monster-hunter Linda Godfrey shows how ancient myths and indigenous legends inform modern sightings of walking wolves, dire dogs, deer people, and other strange beasts in rural America. You will think twice before driving down a country road at night after reading this book. --Scott G. Bruce, editor of The Penguin Book of the Undead and Professor of History at Fordham University Linda Godfrey continues to position herself as a much-needed journalistic voice in an often overlooked subject. I Know What I Saw presents not just a fascinating, terrifying, scintillating series of spooky stories, but begins to pull at the strings that tie together some of the greatest mysteries of all time. Do real monsters exist? The answer might shock you. --Seth Breedlove, filmmaker at Small Town Monsters From ancient burial mounds to mysterious woods, reports surface of strange creatures that seem to be flesh and blood, but that, paradoxically, have supernatural abilities. Come with Linda Godfrey as she seeks for answers to the mystery and skillfully guides us through the monstrous mayhem! --Nick Redfern, author of The Bigfoot Book About The Author Linda S. Godfrey is one of America's foremost authorities on modern-day monsters. She is the author of more than a dozen books, including Monsters Among Us, American Monsters, Real Wolfmen, and Weird Michigan. A popular media personality, she has appeared on MonsterQuest, Inside Edition, and Coast to Coast AM, among other programs.

1. The widespread urban legend that one swallows a high number of spiders during sleep in one's life has no basis in reality. A sleeping person causes all kinds of noise and vibrations by breathing, the beating heart, snoring etc. all of which warn spiders of danger.

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