Thread:Ollerus/@comment-5275759-20200507231101/@comment-24758887-20201028121306

Isn't the Kraken more legend/folklore? - present on Wikipedia's list of cryptids but no mention on main Kraken article, where do the boundaries lie? - SD38 I think Cryptid has a relatively modern origin. Folklore/legend has much older history.

Kraken, for example, has been depicted in a number of ways, primarily as large octopus-like creatures, since late 18th century. The word Kraken exists before that era, but its octopus-like appearance is a later creation.

Yeti is also monstrous creature being seen in Himalayan folklore, but the name Abominable Snowman was coined in 1921.

Chupacabra is first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995. Jersey Devil was referred to as the Leeds Devil before 1900s. "Jersey Devil" name, first became truly standardized in current form during the early 20th century.

In short, I think Kraken is likely classified as Cryptid rather than folklore/legend.