# Beasts Of Legend > Beasts of Legend is a modern bestiary and community for mythology lovers. Explore creatures by continent, search entries, enjoy the podcast, and join lively forums. Discover dragons, banshees, trolls, cryptids, and more through rich stories and images. Share your art or writing, connect in real time, and join free today. > URL: https://beastsoflegend.com/ > Last modified: 2026-07-21T11:37:11+00:00 Beasts of Legend ** * Popular: - [WordPress](#) - [Getting](#) - [Footer](#) ## Bestiary Go to the bestiary for specialist knowledge? Or add to entries! [Lets Go](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/)  ## Community Forums Chat with community, ask questions, begin a dialogue! [Lets Go!](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/) ## Wiki Ready to relax and listen to the podcast? Or offer a guest spot? [Lets Go!](https://beastsoflegend.com/wiki-glossary/) ## Modern Bestiary by Continent The home to creatures, characters, critters, and cryptids from a round the globe. If you’re looking for a beast, fae, chimera, shapeshifter or spirit from Mythology or folklore this is the place to start! [#### Africa 21 Entries](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/) - [CentralAfrica](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/central/) - [East AfricaAfrica](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/east-africa/) - [Mami Wata: Pan-African Water SpiritAfrica](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/mami-wata-water-spirit/) - [North AfricaAfrica](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/north-africa/) - [Southern AfricaAfrica](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/southern/) - [West AfricaAfrica](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/west/) [View All*](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/africa/) [#### Asia 30 Entries](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/) - [Central AsiaAsia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/central-asia/) - [East AsiaAsia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/east-asia/) - [South AsiaAsia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/south-asian/) - [South East AsiaAsia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/south-east-asia/) - [West AsiaAsia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/west-asia/) [View All**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/asia-2/) [#### Europe 14 Entries](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/) - [BansheeEuropean](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/banshee/) - [Beware the Bugbear: Celtic Child-Eating HobgoblinEnglandIrelandNorthern IrelandScotlandWales](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/bugbear-celtic-hobgoblin/) - [Bludička Will o Wisp CzechiaCzech RepublicEastern Europe](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/bludicka-ghost-light-of-czechia/) - [Discover the Lamya Serpent of BulgariaBulgaria](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/lamya-serpent-of-bulgaria/) - [Kalikantzaros Goblin of CyprusCyprus](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/kalikantzaros-goblin/) - [Libahunt Werewolf of EstoniaEstonia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/libahunt-estonia/) - [Ogres.European](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/ogres/) - [Redcap GoblinUnited Kingdom](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/redcap-goblin/) - [Slavic Mythology: Unveiling the Shadows in the Ancient WoodsEuropean](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/slavic/) - [The 9 Realms of Norse MythologyScandinavia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/9-realms-of-norse-mythology/) - [TrollsScandinavia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/trolls/) - [Vanapagan Trickster Giant Of EstoniaEstonia](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/vanapagan-trickster-giant-of-estonia/) [View All**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/europe/) [#### North America 14 Entries](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/) - [AgropelterUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/the-agropelter/) - [AsinNorth American Indigenous Peoples](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/asin-basket-woman/) - [Axehandle HoundUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/axehandle-hound/) - [Black-Eyed ChildrenUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/black-eyed-children/) - [Jersey Devil.United States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/jersey-devil/) - [Melon HeadsCryptidsUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/melon-heads-cryptid/) - [MexicoNorth American](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/mexico/) - [Mskagwdemus the Swamp WomanCanadaNorth American Indigenous PeoplesUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/mskagwdemus-the-swamp-woman/) - [Skin-WalkerNorth American Indigenous Peoples](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/skin-walker/) - [The Beast of Bray RoadCryptidsUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/beast-of-bray-road/) - [The HidebehindUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/the-hidebehind/) - [The Pale Crawlers Of North American WoodsUnited States](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/pale-crawlers/) [View All**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/) [#### Oceania 53 Entries](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/oceania-2/) - [Australian Aboriginal Mythology, Folklore, and CreaturesOceania](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/oceania-2/australian-aboriginal/) - [Hākuturi - The Powerful Guardians of the ForestAotearoa (New Zealand)](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/oceania-2/hakuturi-forest-guardians/) - [PonaturiAotearoa (New Zealand)](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/oceania-2/ponaturi/) - [TaniwhaAotearoa (New Zealand)](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/oceania-2/taniwha/) [View All**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/oceania-2/) [#### South America 4 Entries](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/south-america/) - [Boto Encantado: Enchanted River DolphinsBoliviaBrazilColombiaEcuadorPeru](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/south-america/boto-encantado/) - [El CucuyBrazilColombiaPortugalSpain](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/south-america/el-cucuy/) - [Mapinguari: Giant Amazonian CryptidBrazil](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/south-america/mapinguari-giant-amazonian-cryptid/) - [Pishtaco: The Harvester Of The AndesBoliviaPeru](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/south-america/pishtaco-the-harvester/) [View All**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/south-america/) * ### Beasts of Legend - A Modern Bestiary Welcome to Beasts of Legend, the ultimate online bestiary and community for lovers of ancient folklore, mythology, and legendary beasts from across the globe. Whether you’re fascinated by mythical creatures, intrigued by cryptids, or captivated by the strange and unexplained, you’ve found your sanctuary. Our wiki-style bestiary is a comprehensive collection of mythical creatures and legends featuring detailed descriptions, breathtaking images, and rich stories from cultures worldwide. From the dragons of Chinese mythology to the terrifying Wendigo of North America, you’ll find everything from the majestic to the monstrous. hominid Baku-San and the nightmares cave troll the Oni of Japanese Folklore Taniwha guiding the Māori Voyage behemoth gryphon Yōkai Dragons of Asia ## Beasts of Legend Community & Forums Full access to **The Bestiary, all forums, all community spaces, publish your own writing **or **read the stories** posted by others**, exhibit your** **Artwork **in the **Gallery, Guest Post **and **so much more! Join Today!**  [* Join Beasts Of Legend Today!](https://beastsoflegend.com/?/register/BeastsAccess) ## Who Is Beasts Of Legend Useful For? [*](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/cryptids-cryptozoology/) ### [The Cryptid Hunter](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/cryptids-cryptozoology/) "I'm a cryptid hunter looking for other like minded individuals who are keen to join our field investigations. Is that you?" [Cryptid Hunters *](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/cryptids-cryptozoology/) [*](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/cryptids/) ### [The Anthropologist](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/cryptids/) I'm an anthropologist specialising in cryptid lore and exploring why ancient and modern cultures feel the need to create these phenomenal beasts [Cryptid Research *](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/cryptids/) [To The Bestiary**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/) [*](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/4-folklore-legends-ancient-myths/) ### [The Mythologist](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/4-folklore-legends-ancient-myths/) "I am a Classics Professor and Mythologist, focusing on Greek, Roman, and other ancient mythologies found in literature. I love discussing these concepts with others and hearing their ideas and theories" [Go To Folklore, Legends and Ancient Myths *](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/4-folklore-legends-ancient-myths/) [*](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/5-creativity-media/) ### [The Creator & Influencer](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/5-creativity-media/) "We are college students with a passion for art and creative writing. We recently started a podcast retelling the legends and histories of ancient people through modern storytelling" [Go To Creativity and Media *](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/5-creativity-media/) [Go To The Forums!](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/) [*](https://beastsoflegend.com/wiki-glossary/) ### [The World Builder](https://beastsoflegend.com/wiki-glossary/) As a game designer and world builder BOL is great for researching world laws, physics or magic systems so they are consistent, believable, and immersive. [Check Out The Wiki *](https://beastsoflegend.com/wiki-glossary/) [*](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/events-community-challenges/) ### [The Game Master](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/events-community-challenges/) "I am an adventurer and Game Master for TTRP, always on the lookout for new ideas, creature creators and fellow players [Go To RP Events and Community Challenges *](https://beastsoflegend.com/forums/forum/events-community-challenges/) [Check Out The Bestiary**](https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/) ## What's new on the blog? [View all posts **](https://beastsoflegend.com/blog/) [](https://beastsoflegend.com/behind-you-the-hidebehind/) Adventure ### [🪓 “Just Behind You” – The Hidebehind](https://beastsoflegend.com/behind-you-the-hidebehind/) Cole Simmons hated the woods, but the job was paying well and it involved the woods. Little did he know he was entering the territory of the Hidebehind. [Read More »](https://beastsoflegend.com/behind-you-the-hidebehind/) May 17, 2025 No Comments [](https://beastsoflegend.com/when-i-met-the-hodag/) Cryptids ### [When I Met the Hodag: A First-Hand North Woods Encounter](https://beastsoflegend.com/when-i-met-the-hodag/) I went to Rhinelander for moss and quiet, and met the Hodag instead: horns, hooked tail, sawtooth spines, eyes wet as pebbles. Folklore breathed: tears like amber, laughter [Read More »](https://beastsoflegend.com/when-i-met-the-hodag/) December 27, 2025 No Comments [](https://beastsoflegend.com/global-cryptids-by-region/) Cryptozoology ### [Ultimate Guide to Global Cryptids by Region: Monsters, Myths, and Modern Sightings](https://beastsoflegend.com/global-cryptids-by-region/) From forests to bayous, lakes to suburbs, this ultimate guide maps global cryptids by region, revealing how culture, landscape, and fear shape monsters. Explore North American legends, Latin [Read More »](https://beastsoflegend.com/global-cryptids-by-region/) February 16, 2026 No Comments