Cryptids of the Northeast
Dive into the shadowy forests and misty lakes of the Northeast, where elusive cryptids prowl at the crossroads of ancient legends and modern sightings. From the mischievous Pukwudgies and mighty Thunderbirds rooted in Native American myths of the Wampanoag and Algonquian peoples—to iconic figures of American folklore like the lumbering Bigfoot-like creatures, serpentine lake monsters such as Champ, and the Jersey Devil haunting the Pine Barrens—these enigmatic beings blend indigenous guardian spirits, tricksters, and cautionary tales with enduring regional lore that continues to ignite imagination and intrigue.
The Mantis Man of New Jersey: The Insect-Humanoid Cryptid Haunting the Pine Barrens & Beyond
Explore the chilling Mantis Man sightings in New Jersey—a tall, praying-mantis-like humanoid cryptid with glowing eyes and insect features reported in the Pine Barrens, Tuckerton, and near the Jersey Devil territory. Dive into origins, documented encounters, theories (alien, interdimensional, or misidentification), and its place among NJ cryptids like the Jersey Devil, alongside New England legends such as the Winsted Wildman or Bridgewater Triangle Thunderbird.