Mothman
Overview
Flying Creature
Historical Only
Also Known As: Winged humanoid
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Humanoid creature, 6-7 feet tall with large wings spanning 10 feet. Most distinctive feature is its glowing red eyes. Dark grey or brown in color, sometimes described as headless with eyes in chest.
Behavior
Nocturnal, capable of flight. Often sighted before disasters. Appears and disappears mysteriously. Makes screeching sounds.
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Countries:
United States
United States
Habitat:
Urban and rural areas, often near water
Urban and rural areas, often near water
Characteristics
Size:
6-7 feet tall, 10-foot wingspan
6-7 feet tall, 10-foot wingspan
Diet:
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Context
First Reported:
November 1966
November 1966
Folklore Origins:
First modern sighting in Point Pleasant, WV in 1966. Associated with the Silver Bridge collapse in 1967.
First modern sighting in Point Pleasant, WV in 1966. Associated with the Silver Bridge collapse in 1967.
Notable Sightings:
Point Pleasant flap (1966-1967), over 100 witnesses. Sightings before Silver Bridge disaster.
Point Pleasant flap (1966-1967), over 100 witnesses. Sightings before Silver Bridge disaster.
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