Mothman, in West Virginian folklore, is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. Despite its name, the original sightings of the creature described avian features.

2025年2月25日 · Said to measure seven feet tall with massive wings and glowing red eyes, the Mothman is a cryptid who has allegedly been sighted across West Virginia since the mid-1960s.

2018年3月28日 · Mothman is a large creature thought to inhabit the TNT area located just outside of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This winged creature first appeared on November 12, 1966 in front of five men who were digging a grave in Clendenin, West Virginia (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Point Pleasant).

2021年6月7日 · Lovingly dubbed “Mothman,” the creature has risen from local appearances to the national stage as a leader in the cryptid revival of the last twenty years. Cryptids—creatures whose existence is unsubstantiated, like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster—are found in folklore throughout the United States and the world.

The Mothman Museum, located in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is a captivating destination for those intrigued by folklore, cryptids, and local legends. The museum is dedicated primarily to the legendary Mothman, a mysterious creature reportedly sighted around the town during the 1960s.

2023年5月30日 · On November 15, 1966, two terrified young couples came screaming from the forest in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Little did they know that their frightening encounter that night would spark an international fascination with an unnerving, supernatural creature akin to Bigfoot and the Bell Witch haunting in Tennessee.

2024年4月28日 · Mothman or Owlman is a mythological creature believed to inhabit the area outside of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This winged creature first appeared on November 12, 1966 in front of five men digging a grave in Clendenin, West Virginia (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Point Pleasant).