Yale
Field Report
The Yale is a mythical beast from European heraldry, often depicted as a large antelope or goat with swiveling horns that can be pointed in any direction. While not a cryptid in the traditional sense, tales sometimes describe it as a real creature with formidable defensive abilities. The Yale represents the blending of natural animal traits with fantastical embellishment, serving as a symbol of strength and adaptability in medieval lore.
Classification
Type:Mythical Beast
Location:England, Wales borderlands, Powys hills
Traits:Goat-like, swiveling horns, cloven hooves, spotted coat, graceful
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 2.3
First Reported: 1100s-1300s
Sightings: 3
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Behavioral Patterns
It grazes gently on forest shrubs, twisting its horns as if listening. When startled, it trots off lightly, weaving through low branches.
Folklore & Origins
Medieval bestiaries framed this horned beast as a symbol punishing knights who lied under oaths.
Media Documentation
Featured in European heraldry studies and medieval bestiaries. Pops up in art history texts analyzing mythical creatures. Never approached as a cryptid by zoologists.
Hoax Analysis
Yale is a mythical beast from European heraldry with no evidence of hoaxes. It is a symbolic figure rather than a real cryptid.