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Monster Society & Behavior

Monster Movies: Cinema’s Influence on Folklore

Nothing illustrates cinema’s power to redefine folklore quite like monster movies, revealing how our fears and myths evolve—continue reading to explore why.

Max Slaughter
November 16, 2025

Future & Speculation

Nostradamus and Prophetic Monsters

Cryptic and poetic, Nostradamus’s visions of monsters remain shrouded in mystery,…

Max Slaughter
February 8, 2026

The Crater Lake Monster: Modoc’s Myth of Old Man of the Lake

Nestled within Crater Lake's depths lies the Old Man of the Lake, whose mysterious…

Max Slaughter
February 8, 2026

Germany

The Pied Piper of Hamelin: Legendary Rat‑Catcher

Ongoing legend of the Pied Piper reveals timeless lessons on trust and consequence that…

Max Slaughter
February 7, 2026

Lesser-Known Regional Cryptids

Baba Yaga: Slavic Witch of the Forest

Fascinating and formidable, Baba Yaga’s true nature as a forest witch holds secrets…

Max Slaughter
February 7, 2026