In the depths of the jungle lives a Devil Bird of the night whose cry was said to be the last sound you'd ever hear. And its black, hollow eyes that reflected nothing but her torment, her cray, a haunting, mournful wail, carrying the weight of her endless grief, and horns that jutted from her head like a crown of despair, the spot bellied eagle owl was a sight that could freeze blood.

Japan is known for many yokai-cryptid types. One such cryptid is a terrifying sea phantom that's said to emerge from the depths of calm waters on moonlit nights. This dark, shadowy presence is said to bring upon torrential downpours, rocky waters, and stormy nights as it towers over unsuspecting sailors. Legend has it that the Umibōzu is said to ask one simple question just before attacking sailors and capsizing their ships—answer the riddle incorrectly, and the ocean might become your early grave.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Start

01:48 - Superstitions of the Sea

03:10 - Beware the Umibozu

04:35 - Legendary Tales of Dark Water Spirits

06:27 - An Umibozu Approaches

08:06 - A Game of Riddles

09:34 - Skeptic Beliefs, Speculations, and Supernatural Beliefs

13:41 - The Fear of the Kraken

15:49 - Large Body of… Land?

17:28 - An Ocean of Possibilities

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🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas

What began as a subject of ridicule became a cornerstone in the study of Australian wildlife. The platypus, once dismissed as a mere oddity, now stands as a testament to the wonders of evolution and the surprises nature still holds. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction—and that even the most skeptical minds can be swayed by evidence that is impossible to ignore.

The term “eldritch horror” has seen a lot of popularity in the darker corners of the internet. Monstrous beings like Cthulhu have cemented themselves in popular culture. But what if H.P. Lovecraft, the founder of Cosmic Horror, wasn’t the first to create such artistic works? What if Lovecraft borrowed inspiration from something far more tangible than we ever hope to admit?

Lets learn about a creature once believed to be a spiritual watchman reincarnate that wasn’t proven true until the late 1980’s. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.

When hundreds of Florida residents reported a large, hairy beast breaking into their homes, stealing their belongings, and torturing their beloved pets in 1973, badged officials were brought in to oversee the crime scenes. But having always showed up just a little too late, the unknown cryptid seemed to always be a few steps ahead. From seeing the beast from afar on dark nights to seeing something strange waddle through the Florida Everglades, almost 30 years had gone by without any trace. That is, until one anonymous woman in 2000 caught the bigfoot figure red-handed in her backyard, and she just so happened to get it on camera. 

CHAPTERS::

00:00 - Start

01:14 - Bats, Mosquitos, and Dollars

03:38 - Strange activity at the Sugar Loaf Keys Bat Tower.

05:24 - Florida Skunk Ape - Description

07:28 - The aggressive nature of the Florida Skunk Ape

08:34 - Bigfoot Caught Stealing

10:04 - Escaped Monkeys are on the loos in Florida.

12:11 - The Abominable Snowbird

15:03 - Skunk Ape Vacationing in West Palm Beach?

17:22 - Limping Giant Walking Highway

18:59 - Multiple Drivers Report Seeing Something Strange

20:42 - Tour Guides Spot Something Peculiar

22:42 - Woman Snaps Photos of Skunk Ape in Her Own Backyard

27:17 - Dave Shealy: The Jane Goodall of Skunk Apes

29:50 - Just a Guy in a Gorilla Suit?

31:54 - Possible Explanation 1: Wild Monkeys

33:22 - Possible Explanation 2: Swamp Gas

34:35 - Possible Explanation 3: Practical Jokesters

35:38 - The Skunk Ape Lives on …in Spirit

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Let’s take a look into the discovery of a patchwork creature that was once deemed a legendary tale. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.

West Virginia is known for its cryptids but here’s one you might not know: The Abbagoochie. The Abbagoochie is a dear-fox hybrid brought over from Costa Rica to thin down the Coyote problem but after releasing 13 Abbagoochies into the West Virginia Hills, Wildlife Management started to realize this might just be a huge mistake. Is the Abbagoochie true, a hoax, or somewhere in between? Find out here on Cryptids Across the Atlas.

Out in some of the most wild land in the world, there lives a creature so tough, it once defied the logic of the explorers who documented it.  I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.

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For over a century, Montana has seen more than 100+ sightings of an underwater mystery. Of course, there are the skeptics who believe it’s all one hoax or, at the very least, a misidentification. Others believe that this tale is one of prehistoric nature. But then, there’s the vast majority that believe something unknown is lurking beneath the surface and it’s worth investigating.