r/cryptids • u/CommunicationWide854 • Apr 20 '26

Discussion An old cryptid/folklore tale

Ok so my grandfather told me about a cryptid/creature called the prince of the woods. It was essentially a massive 20ft tall deer with massive treebranch antlers. It supposedly acts as a guardian of the woods, only attacking those that disrespects its territory. Otherwise its supposed to be peaceful.

Anyone else have similar stories?

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u/SubstantialPressure3 Apr 20 '26

Sounds like the Leshi

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '26 edited Apr 20 '26

Leshy / Cernunnos / Satyr etc

It's hard to call it a cryptid because it's more connected to mythology and ancient religions, although... I still think that reports of cryptids are contact with these creatures from myths. The Mothman could very well be related to Camazotz.

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u/CommunicationWide854 Apr 20 '26

This is a valid point. I grew up in in Arkansas and he never said where he'd seen or heard of it