The (Mostly) Unseen World of Cryptids
Legendary Monsters in North America
Dados Bibliográficos
| ID | 20249339 |
|---|---|
| Autores | David J Puglia (City University of New York, autor correspondente) |
| Ano | 2023 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Fascículo | 1 |
| Páginas | 1 |
| Data de publicação | 2023-12-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | Humanities (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 2076-0787 • E-ISSN: 2076-0787 |
| Editora | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/h13010001 |
| OpenAlex | W4390005641 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citações recebidas | 2 |
| Referências citadas | 19 |
North America is steeped in legends of cryptids, (mostly) unseen creatures woven into the fabric of its folklore. From legends told by early explorers to contemporary legends told today, these enigmatic beings shape societal perceptions and reflect communal anxieties. Monsters have long fascinated scholars, from ancient luminaries such as Pliny the Elder to modern researchers in “monster theory”. Plodding along diligently since before monster studies became a formalized thematic field, folklorists remain hot on the trail of these secretive creatures and their hidden cultural meanings. Through a conceptual exploration of North American cryptids, this essay seeks to bridge the gap between the unseen and the seen, spotlighting the significant role of legendary monsters in community narratives and urging a resurgence in their academic exploration
Aesthetics · Archaeology · Art · Art history · Creatures · Folklore · Literature · Monster · Narrative · Parallels · Sociology · American Sports and Literature · Anthropology · Engineering · Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies · Gothic Literature and Media Analysis · History
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| Citações por ano | 1 |
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