Wood Devils
Overview
Humanoid/Hominid
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Aggressive primate-like creatures from New Hampshire folklore, particularly Coos County and White Mountains. Described as fast-moving, aggressive beings that throw stones and branches at witnesses. Some accounts link them to Native American legends of wild forest beings. Associated with Mount Monadnock and northern forests.
Behavior
Aggressive, throw objects, chase witnesses, very fast
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
New Hampshire, USA
New Hampshire, USA
Habitat:
White Mountains, northern New Hampshire forests
White Mountains, northern New Hampshire forests
Characteristics
Size:
6-7 feet tall
6-7 feet tall
Historical Context
First Reported:
1800s logging camps, Native American tradition
1800s logging camps, Native American tradition
Folklore Origins:
New Hampshire logging folklore, Abenaki indigenous stories
New Hampshire logging folklore, Abenaki indigenous stories
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