词汇 | cryptozoology |
释义 | cryptozoology noun[ U ] uk /ˌkrɪp.təʊ.zuːˈɒl.ə.dʒi//ˌkrɪp.təʊ.zəʊˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ us /ˌkrɪp.toʊ.zoʊˈɑː.lə.dʒi//ˌkrɪp.toʊ.zuːˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ the attempt to find, describe, and study creatures that appear in stories and that some people believe exist or say they have seen, but that have never been proved to exist: Sea serpents are common in mythology and cryptozoology. The suggestion that a yeti-like beast may be living in the jungles of India triggered huge excitement in the world of cryptozoology. Related words cryptid cryptozoologist In cryptozoology, the name "lindworm" refers to a wingless, bipedal, dragon-like animal reported in some unverified accounts. Cryptid is a term used in cryptozoology to refer to a creature whose existence has been suggested but not demonstrated scientifically. The town hosted a weekend fair for paranormal disciplines such as cryptozoology, dowsing and psychic reading. Mythological & legendary characters Abominable Snowman Anancy Andromeda Ares basilisk genie hellhound Hera Hermes Janus jinn siren sprite the sandman unicorn vamp Venus Vesta Victoria Zeus |
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