Wampus Stickers
Description: Between my great granny and my step father's stories, I was terrified as a child of the Wampus, who hunted at sundown and again at sunrise. It was glowing green with red eyes, bigger than a mountain lion, and ready to eat up children like me. Part of my Lumberjack Fearsome Critters series
Description: The Wampus Cat is a cryptid of American folklore. Said to terrify campers with its cries, it's been blamed for livestock deaths in the south since the early twentieth century. It comes from a Cherokee legend where a woman disguises herself with a panther skin to spy on a sacred ceremony but winds up cursed to become a cat-like creature. The is my take on another of the cryptids of the southern states of the U.S. There are very many descriptions of the Wampus cat ranging from lycanthrope half human half cat walking on two legs to the six legged version with, regular shaped big cats in between. I liked the six-legged version myself as it made this creature very different from other cryptids. Also the six legged version has gained p...
Description: When the shadows deepen and the moon turns red, the pursuit begins. This illustration brings to life the terrifying legend of the Wampus Cat—a creature born from Southern folklore and driven into the mysteries of the cosmos. Far beyond simple hunts, this scene is a collision of ancient creature features and cosmic dread. The Wampus Cat stalks its victims, watched by a brilliant UFO spotlight—a harbinger of forces both earthly and alien. This piece captures the terrifying moment where regional legend meets universal horror. Perfect for: Horror enthusiasts, folklore collectors, fans of cosmic dread, and lovers of unique vintage creature art. Themes: Southern Gothic, Cosmic Horror, Pursuit, Full Moon Cycle, Monster Legends.
