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Cryptids

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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CRYPTIDS

ARE THEY REAL, OR ARE THEY NOT?

Focus Question #1: What is a cryptid?

A cryptid is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but has not been discovered or documented by the scientific community. It is derived from the Greek word krypto, which means hide.

A world of creatures, Some are real and some are not. Creating "cryptids."

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Focus Question #2: What are some famous cryptids?

Many cryptids' names are extremely famous and well known, even if they are not found. In virtually every place on the Earth there is a cryptid, and many famous cryptids exist in our minds: Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Loch Ness Monster, etc. Also, many biblical characters are cryptids (people of often report that they have a vision of God or Satan). Some cryptids are so popular that they actually are the main figures in gaming (Slenderman!)!

Cryptids are well known. Several movies use them; people worship them!

Focus Question #3: How and why are tales of cryptids created?

Although many are considered fake, the word "cryptid" would not exist if it wasn't created by our minds. Many cryptids have a basis in our minds. Often, parents told their children terrifying tales of monsters (Sleepy Hollow!) to warn, or even to explain things about nature that they could not explain. In addition, people often mistake many animals, and they report. As more people claim that they seen it, the "monster" becomes a cryptid.

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Created by minds, cryptids are fascinating, although they're not real.

Focus Question #4: How has cryptids influence our everyday lives?

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Although they some may be mythical, many cryptids have a humongous influence on us. May we like it or not, humans respect and fear cryptids. For example, Native Americans used to drop offerings into bodies of water so that a cryptid called Ogopogo would grant them a safe journey. In addition, people often look for cryptids and study them, and that is called cryptozoology.

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Drowning in power, a cryptid changes people. It has influence.

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COUNTERCLAIM

I BELEIEVE THAT CRYPTIDS ARE REAL, BECAUSE MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE IN THEM.

Summary: I believe that cryptids are not real because of the lack of evidence. Often, when scientists discover new animals, they have its body, bones, DNA, etc. But what gives that scientists never uncovered a single body or a skeleton of a cryptid? In addition, modern technology helps us to find many things that otherwise we would never find-if we can't find those, what's the chances that we could find a cryptid?

CrYptids that turned out to be real:

  • Devil Bird: Bellied Eagle Owl
  • Ziphius: Cuvier’s Beaked Whale
  • Kangaroo
  • Platypus
  • Komodo Dragon
  • Sea Serpent: Oarfish
  • Mountain Gorillas
  • Okapi: "African Unicorn"
  • Giant Squid

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