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 …

Feb 25, 2025 · In the 1960s, a winged creature known as the Mothman stalked the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia and allegedly foretold of the Silver Bridge collapse that killed 46 people.

Dec 11, 2025 · Newspaper clippings, police statements, and museum archives show that the creature who haunted Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966 and 1967 started life as something much …

May 27, 2025 · As much as people might know or suspect about the legendary beast, which made its first recorded appearance in 1966, three critical details about its alleged history and habitat are not …

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

Jun 25, 2025 · This article compiles a detailed, chronological account of all known Mothman sightings from 1957 to 2024, including well-documented encounters.

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.

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 …

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

Apr 28, 2024 · We discover all the secrets of the Mothman. Learn about this legend, its origins and how it is described by those who have seen it.