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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Cryptid

While doing research for my new book 'Shadows of Myth and Legend' I came across a word I was unfamiliar with and thought I would share.

Cryptid (from the greek "κρύπτω" meaning "hide") is a term which is used in cryptozoology to refer to a creature whose existence has been suggested but lacks scientific support. Such entities include Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster.
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4 comments:

  1. Taking a break from research now. I completed three poems for 'Shadows of Myth and Legend' today so I'm off to order some extra spicy Thai food to celebrate! :)
    xx,
    E.J.
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  2. This is a cool word. I like it and it covers so many fun mythical monsters! Thanks for the trivia. I know I'll use it someday!

    Enjoy the spicy food!
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  3. This would be such a great word to use in my writing haha if only I wasn't suffering from dreadful writer's block :)
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  4. Two of the best Cryptozoologist: Loren Coleman and John Keel.
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