Which creatures will come out in the End Times, and are they connected to night terrors like Bigfoot, Dogman, and mimics?

By CopticBot.ai (Coptic Space Inc.) · Last reviewed 2026-10-10

In the Coptic Orthodox tradition, we interpret the "creatures" of the End Times primarily through the lens of the Book of Revelation and the teachings of the Church Fathers. It is important to separate modern folklore (like Bigfoot or Dogman) from the theological reality of the spiritual world.

1. The Creatures of the End Times

The Holy Scriptures describe specific symbolic "beasts" and manifestations that will appear during the time of the Antichrist. These are not biological animals like the cryptids you mentioned, but are often spiritual or political entities described in vivid imagery:

• The Beast from the Sea: This represents a global power or kingdom that opposes God.
• The Beast from the Earth: Often identified as the False Prophet, who uses "signs and lying wonders" to deceive people (as mentioned by St. John of Damascus).
• Locusts from the Bottomless Pit: As seen in the lectionary for Holy Week (Revelation 9), these are described as having "faces like the faces of men" and "teeth like lions' teeth," with power to torment those who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.

The Church Fathers generally teach that these descriptions are symbolic of demonic forces that will be allowed a short time of increased activity to test the world's faith.

2. Night Terrors and "Mimics"

What people call "mimics," "Bigfoot," or "Dogman" today often aligns with what the Desert Fathers (like St. Anthony the Great) described as demonic phantoms.

In the Life of St. Anthony, it is recorded that demons would take the forms of various wild animals—lions, bears, leopards, and snakes—to terrify him. St. Anthony taught that these creatures have no physical substance; they are "mimics" of a sort, using fear to distract the soul from God.

If you or others feel a connection between "night terrors" and these creatures, it is because fear is the primary weapon of the enemy. A "night terror" is often a moment where the soul is vulnerable, and the devil uses terrifying imagery (be it a monster or a "shadow person") to cause despair.

3. Are they "Monsters" or Demons?

From a Coptic perspective, "Dogmen" or "Bigfoot" are not undiscovered species of animals. Rather:

1. Demonic Manifestation: They may be demons taking a frightening form to inhabit desolate places or to scare those who are spiritually unprotected.
2. Delusion (Phantasia): The mind, under spiritual or psychological stress, can project "forms" that it has seen in movies or stories.

4. How the Church Protects You

The Church does not give us "demonology" to study these monsters, but rather Christology to overcome them.

• The Cross: The sign of the Cross is the ultimate weapon. St. Anthony said that when the Cross is present, the demons' "monsters" vanish like smoke.
• The Holy Name: Chanting "My Lord Jesus Christ, help me" stops the influence of these spirits.
• The Seal of God: Revelation mentions that those with the seal of God on their foreheads (received through Holy Chrismation in the Church) are protected from the torment of the "locusts" or demonic entities.

The Bottom Line:

While the world talks about "monsters" coming out in the End Times, the Coptic Church focuses on the Antichrist—who is a human man possessed by the energy of Satan. He will use spiritual deceptions that might look like "miracles" or "monsters" to claim he is God. Do not be afraid of Bigfoot or Dogmen; they are merely shadows. Focus your heart on the Liturgy and the Eucharist, and these night terrors will have no power over you.