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Mothman, in West Virginian folklore, is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register , dated November 16, 1966, titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ...
Oct 2, 2021 · In 1960s West Virginia, a giant winged creature known as the Mothman terrorized local communities — and allegedly foretold a bridge collapse that killed 46 people.
Jul 8, 2018 · Mothman. It was the year 1966 when a strange creature surfaced in the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This creature was described as being at least 7 feet tall, with a humanoid body and a wingspan at least 10 feet in length.
Jun 7, 2021 · Lovingly dubbed “Mothman,” the creature has risen from local appearances to the national stage as a leader in the cryptid revival of the last twenty years. Cryptids—creatures whose existence is unsubstantiated, like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster—are found in folklore throughout the United States and the world.
The mysterious creature that came to prominence in the Swinging Sixties has long intrigued enthusiasts of the paranormal and cryptid lore. The infamous Mothman story began in West Virginia's Point Pleasant area when eyewitnesses reported encountering a humanoid figure with wings and glowing eyes.
Oct 26, 2022 · Sightings of the Mothman are said to leave witnesses with a deep sense of dread. In November 1966, gravediggers working in a cemetery in Clendenin, West Virginia, spotted a strange, man-like figure in the trees above their heads.
Commemorating the visit of the mysterious entity known only as “The Mothman,” the festival features guest speakers, live bands, vendors, pictures at the Mothman Statue, TNT bus tours, and more. Embracing the legend, the annual Mothman Festival draws in more tourists than the town’s population.
May 30, 2023 · This Mothman urban legend gained international attention after the publication of John Keel’s book, The Mothman Prophecies, which was adapted into a 2002 film starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney. The small town of Point Pleasant WV has really embraced its connection to the mythical creature.
Nov 3, 2023 · Discover the true stories behind the infamous red-eyed cryptid known as the Mothman who has supposedly terrorized West Virginia.
Exhibits on John Keel, Mary Hyre, the Silver Bridge, & the Men In Black. From police documentation (featured above) to movie memorabilia, the Mothman Museum has everything you may need to engage in the world of this crytpid.
