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.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Cryptid
E.J. Stevens is the bestselling, award-winning author of the IVY GRANGER, PSYCHIC DETECTIVE urban fantasy series, the SPIRIT GUIDE young adult series, the HUNTERS' GUILD urban fantasy series, and the WHITECHAPEL PARANORMAL SOCIETY Victorian Gothic horror series. She is known for filling pages with quirky characters, bloodsucking vampires, psychotic faeries, and snarky, kick-butt heroines. Her novels are available worldwide in multiple languages.
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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! :)
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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!
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This would be such a great word to use in my writing haha if only I wasn't suffering from dreadful writer's block :)
ReplyDeleteTwo of the best Cryptozoologist: Loren Coleman and John Keel.
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