The Mothman is a paranormal humanoid who allegedly roams the American state of West Virgina.
Among other creatures, this beast is a topic of interest for cryptozoologists, people who study animals which seem to fall beyond normal taxonomic classifications.
The original sightings of the creature date back to November 12, 1966 and it was reported by several independent witnesses that gave the same description of the creature.
Though this creature has not been seen by large numbers of people, there are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, that believe in the creature...
Sightings were reported by a wide range of people, typically around dusk or after dark, and they sometimes involved paranormal activity such as malfunctioning electronics.
One report involved a dog, which allegedly was extremely upset for no apparent reason before the Mothman finally appeared; the next morning, the dog vanished, never to be seen again.
Many of the sightings shared common details, suggesting that people may have been reading the newspapers and being inspired, although one could also argue that these sightings were real, and this is why they shared commonalities.
In almost all of the descriptions, the Mothman is said to be partially humanoid, with giant wings resembling those of a moth, and clawed feet and hands.
The legend of the Mothman is long and varied.
In some legends, the Mothman has antennae as well.
The creature spread his wings and flew alongside his car as he drove to the Sheriff's office, the man said.
Two volunteer firemen who sighted it said it was a "large bird with red eyes".
As John A. Keel describes in his book, "The Mothman Prophecies," the stories about who and what he might be range from alien visitations to the manifestation of a 200 year old curse placed on the region by Shawnee Chief Cornstalk.
Four people once saw him flying over Point Pleasant not long after that and the following morning, a man claimed he saw him in a field.
However, a little research turns up several different experiences that all seem to be connected to The Mothman...
Residents of Point Pleasant honor their somewhat famous monster with a 12-foot statue that stands in the center of town. They also hold an annual Mothman festival each year and have a Mothman museum.
So the next time you drive through one of these so-called rinky-dink towns, just remember that there may be more than meets the eye...
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