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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 · While Mothman is one of the most celebrated cryptids—let’s say the Michelangelo of the Appalachian cryptid Renaissance—there are numerous legends in the small towns of West Virginia. Or perhaps readers from other places may be reminded of their own hometown folktales and legends.
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.
Nov 3, 2023 · Discover the true stories behind the infamous red-eyed cryptid known as the Mothman who has supposedly terrorized West Virginia.
