november 4

king tut


Unwrap the Mystery! Celebrate King Tut Day at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve

Dust off your fez and polish your golden scarabs, Haberdashery friends! Today, November 4th, we celebrate King Tut Day, a momentous occasion for history buffs and monster hunters alike.

On this day in 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed the tomb of King Tutankhamun, a pharaoh shrouded in mystery. The discovery captivated the world, not only for the sheer opulence of the tomb's treasures, but also for the whispers of a fearsome curse said to protect the resting place of the boy king.

While the curse itself might be the stuff of legend (much like the Haberdashery's very own Kappa Pond dweller!), King Tut's tomb did hold some truly monstrous secrets. Giant statues of guardian demons, with lion bodies and human heads, flanked the entrance, a chilling reminder of the power the Egyptians attributed to the afterlife.

These statues, known as sphinxes, bear an uncanny resemblance to the mythical creatures guarding the entrance to the underworld in countless cultures around the globe. Could these be echoes of a primal fear, a monster that haunts the collective unconscious across continents?

Here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we believe in the power of stories and the thin veil that separates folklore from fact. King Tut Day is a perfect opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, explore the enduring allure of monsters and myths, and perhaps even craft your own fantastical creature to guard your own curio cabinet!

Let's Celebrate King Tut Day!

So, come one, come all, and join us for a day of discovery, mystery, and a touch of the macabre!