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Chupacabra and The Mothman: American Cryptids
What constitutes a great American myth? Is it something where a Google search can’t help you find its origins? Maybe it’s something that permeates the minds of the inflicted and the communities that are built from them. It could be something that shows up time and time again and lingers around, jostling the memories of the people who first experienced it out of unknown origins.
The Mothman is one of those modern myths. It was first documented in the late 1960s. While it seems to have its origins in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the Mothman has been spotted in numerous states. There are some who believe that spotting this creature warns of cataclysmic events to come, while others believe it is some type of alien life form with connections to Men in Black and UFOs. Then there are those who just claim it to be a hoax or a product of mass hysteria.
No matter what it is, the Mothman has continued to pop up, and it is one of the most intriguing American folklore stories. Let’s take a look at how this creature saw its start.
As mentioned, the first Mothman appearance was in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. On November 12th, five men from nearby Clendenin were digging a grave when they saw a shadowy, man-like figure fly over their heads from a tree. On November 15th, three days later, two young couples Steve and Mary…
