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Fast forward to the internet age, where modern monsters proliferate through digital cultures and contribute to a kind of fear-driven imagination. Phyllis Canion’s infamous claim of capturing the chupacabra encapsulates how urban legends can flourish with the aid of social media, creating endless speculation over the validity and existence of such creatures.
The Psychological Appeal of Monsters
Across cultures and epochs, the creatures we conceive often reflect deeper societal fears and struggles, making them powerful symbols. The fear surrounding dragons, the allure of unicorns, and the terror induced by the chupacabra represent our quest to confront and personify the unknown—a need inherent to the human experience.