Mothman
What are the most striking features of Mothman?
Glowing red eyes, wings, and dark feathers
What is the nickname for the Loch Ness Monster?
Nessie
What is the Kraken thought to be?
Giant squid / octopus
What is the Chupacabra known for doing?
Attacking livestock and drinking their blood.
What does the Yeti look like?
Ape-like, tall (8-10ft), covered in thick white or brown fur, muscular build.
Where did Mothman originate from (location)?
West Virginia
Where is the Loch Ness said to live? (list the country)
Scotland
Where did the legend of the Kraken originate?
Scandinavia (Norway & Iceland)
Where did the legend begin (location)?
Puerto Rico.
Where did the Yeti originate from?
The snowy mountains of the Himalayas.
What major event is Mothman connected to?
The collapse of the Silver Bridge
What is one piece of evidence that made people believe in the Loch Ness Monster?
The "Surgeon's Photograph" - shows a shape of the neck and head.
What does the legend of the Kraken symbolize?
The mysteries and dangers of the ocean
What is a physical description?
spikes, hairless, dog-like
What is another name for the Yeti?
Abominable Snowman
What do scientists think Mothman might actually be?
A large misidentified animal, like an owl or crane.
What does the Loch Ness Monster symbolize?
Mystery / Curiosity
When does the first sighting and story date back to?
12th Century
What animals are used to fake sightings of the chupacabra?
dogs and coyotes
Name the person who took the famous photo of a "Yeti" footprint in 1951.
Eric Shipton
What year was Mothman first reported?
1966
What do scientists believe the Loch Ness monster to be? (list two things)
Misidentified animals, waves, or logs
What city and sports team has the Kraken as a mascot?
Seattle / NHL (ice hockey)
What era in time did the legend begin?
The 1990s
How do the local people of the region view the Yeti?
As a guardian of the mountains.