Beneath the moon its wings unfold, a canvas black, a story cold, a beak that speaks in eerie cries,

a terror masked in midnight skies, and childhood dreams of memory lingers, of twisted limbs and ghostly fingers,

a primal fear that never wanes, a creature bound by ancient chains.

It slithers amongst the twisted trees, a phantom mourn from mysteries.

Its eyes avoid a cosmic dance, a haunting gaze, a faithful trance.

From whispered winds a tale untold, a vengeance sought of stories old.

A grievance edged in spectral veins, a silent well, a creature's pains.

It weaves through mist in shadows cloak, a ghastly presence, a spectral yoke.

In every rustle, every breeze, a chilling whisper through the trees.

Beware the night when shadows cast, for in that round, the die is cast, a spectre born

of ancient lore, a haunting tale forevermore.

Welcome to Freaky Folklore, the podcast where we discover horrifying legends across the world,

and tell terrifying tales of monsters both ancient and modern.

This week we're discussing the fearsome snallygaster, a cryptid that is a bird-reptile

chimera that is said to have been seen in Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland.

This show is part of the Eriecast Podcast Network. Find more terrifying tales at eeriecast.com, such as Destination Terror. You can listen to a new episode every week, as I take you to horrifying destinations both real and mythical. Be sure to follow us on Spotify or your favorite podcasting service.

You can leave an honest review on iTunes too. The more we get, the more we grow, and hopefully

the more monsters we can explore. You can now find Freaky Folklore on YouTube as well.

If you would like to submit an encounter or suggestions for future episodes, you can email

them to Carmen Carion at gmail.com.

That is, C-A-R-M-A-R-I-O-N at gmail.com.

You can also follow me on Twitter or Instagram for information on future episodes.

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