Owlman cryptid

The Owlman, sometimes referred to as the Cornish Owlman, or the Owlman of Mawnan, was originally believed to be a cryptid of sorts only to later be revealed as a therianthrope or in this case a Strix, which is one of the wereavians. The Owlman was initially believed to be a cryptid but later research by the B. P. R. D shows that the Owlman is in fact a werebeast, a therianthrope that can shift between a normal and beastial form at will due to a curse, magical ritual or another circumstance…

Askalaphos/Ascalaphus - an underworld daimon and orchardist of Hades; after he reported that Persephone had tasted the pomegranate Demeter buried him under a rock; Herakles released him and then Demeter transformed him into a screech - owl; a son of Acheron and Gorgyra or Orphne

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lou ellen allwood on Instagram: “Mawnan, Cornwall, 1976 . . . #art #artist #cryptid #owlman #illustration”

I will be submitting a picture each month based on a different cryptozoological beast from different parts of the world. Sorry this one took ... February: The Owlman

Owl man- European cryptid: a huge man-like owl said to have two feathery horns, huge red glowing eyes, silvery wings, and big black talons. It was described being 5-6ft tall with two toes pointed forward. All the sighting happened near a church and most involved a prankster named sheil.

Cornwall County in southern England seems to be a hotbed of supernatural activity. In the small village of Mawnan, residents fear what they call the Owlman. This monster is said to be a human-sized owl with eyes that glow with a fierce red light. The creature isn't known to attack people, but it still leaves those who gaze into its eyes so stricken with horror that they can't talk for days.Got the Glow: All witnesses say that Owlman's most frightening features are its eyes, which glow with…

Owlman? No, it's Mothman!