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  1. Mothman - Wikipedia

    In American folklore, Mothman is the name given to a humanoid creature that was reportedly seen around Point Pleasant, West Virginia, from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. Despite its …

  2. Mothman Of West Virginia: The Terrifying True Story

    Feb 25, 2025 · After learning about the legendary Mothman, investigate the modern-day internet myth of Slender Man. Then, learn the true story of Bloody Mary, the woman behind the mirror.

  3. An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West …

    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.

  4. The Mothman of West Virginia - Legends of America

    In Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a large humanoid creature called the Mothman was sighted decades ago by two young couples who fled in terror.

  5. Mothman Sightings: The Creepiest Encounters (1957–2024)

    This article compiles a detailed, chronological account of all known Mothman sightings from 1957 to 2024, including well-documented encounters.

  6. Three facts about the Mothman legend few monster hunters know

    May 27, 2025 · Though many have attributed the sightings to hyperbole or the misidentification of a crane or heron, others are sure that the Mothman not only exists but continues to exist and haunts …

  7. Is the Mothman real? The legend behind the mythical monster

    Aug 13, 2024 · Is the Mothman legend real? Cryptid experts share the scoop and the origin story behind West Virginia's mysterious Mothman monster.

  8. Mothman Mysteries: A Look at the West Virginia Cryptid

    In the small town of Point Pleasant, a chilling legend of a winged enigma with glowing red eyes known as the Mothman took flight. Sightings in the 1960s sparked both fear and fascination, haunting the …

  9. Mothman (Urban legend) | USC Digital Folklore Archives

    The most likely explanation for the Mothman is that it is a sandhill crane (which could easily grow to a size larger than a man) which had wandered from its typical migration route. Also, many speculated …

  10. e-WV - Mothman

    Mothman is one of several legendary West Virginia monsters, along with Bat Boy and the Flatwoods Monster. Persistent sightings began in November 1966, and totaled 26 over a one-year span.