Bigfoot to Mothman

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A Global Encyclopedia of Legendary Beasts and Monsters

Margo DeMello (Carroll College, USA)

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Bloomsbury Academic
19 February 2026

Reference works; Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge; Monsters & legendary beings

This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's cryptids—those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the margins of human society—including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman.

Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to know more about well-known creatures of myth and legend, such as the Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil, and discover lesser-known animals, such as the Bunyip of Australia and the Mamlambo of South Africa. Rather than purport to prove or deny the existence of these creatures, however, this volume classifies them within their respective cultural, historical, and social contexts, allowing readers to appreciate cryptids as cultural artifacts important to societies around the globe. Finally, this book goes beyond the study of the unknown to investigate who believes in cryptids, why they do, and why the study of cryptozoology is as much about understanding cryptids as it is about understanding ourselves.

By: Margo DeMello (Carroll College USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9798765112458
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , ELT Advanced , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Alphabetical List of Entries Entries by Geographic Region Entries by Topic Introduction The Encyclopedia Cryptids Extinct, Invented, or Mythical Creatures Similar to Cryptids Appendix Bibliography About the Author

Margo DeMello is Assistant Professor in the anthrozoology program at Carroll College, USA. She is the author of many books, including Bigfoot to Mothman: A Global Encyclopedia of Legendary Beasts and Monsters (2024), On the Job: An Encyclopedia of Unique Occupations around the World (2021), the second edition of Animals and Society: An Introduction to Human-Animal Studies (2021), Mourning Animals: Rituals and Practices Surrounding Animal Death (2016), and Inked: Tattoos and Body Art around the World (2014).

Reviews for Bigfoot to Mothman: A Global Encyclopedia of Legendary Beasts and Monsters

The well-written entries provide a wealth of details on geography, history, and folklore, including alternative names, related cryptids, habitats, recent sightings, and suggestions for further reading ... The result is a work that is fun, thorough, and thoughtful ... An engrossing overview of cryptozoology, cryptids around the world, and the field’s key issues. * Library Journal * There is a lot to like in this book; as a reference work it is extremely thorough and it has many useful lists and indices, including a full bibliography … An excellent guide to cryptids for those with either a casual or a keen interest in the field. It provides a wealth of material and suggestions for follow-up reading and information. I enjoyed discovering cryptids I’d not heard of previously and many of DeMello’s theories on the subject gave me food for thought. * Fortean Times *