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.

Feb 25, 2025 · 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.

Jun 7, 2021 · 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.

Mar 28, 2018 · 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).

Apr 28, 2024 · 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).

May 30, 2023 · 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.

Oct 21, 2022 · The thundering flaps of mysterious wings, the breeze that follows, the red eyes that stare back... legend tells of a terrifying flying creature dubbed 'The Mothman,' that has mortified countless Point Pleasant residents throughout the 1960s. When a bridge mysteriously collapsed in the area, the creature was blamed for the deaths of 46 people.

In the small town of Point Pleasant, a chilling legend of a winged enigma with glowing red eyes known as the Mothman took flight. Sightings in the 1960s sparked both fear and fascination, haunting the minds of locals and captivating imaginations worldwide.

Jan 14, 2025 · Mysterious events around this elusive cryptid surround one terrifying night that led to a modern-day phenomenon, this is the story of Mothman in West Virginia.

Commemorating the visit of the mysterious entity known only as “The Mothman,” the festival features guest speakers, live bands, vendors, pictures at the Mothman Statue, TNT bus tours, and more. Embracing the legend, the annual Mothman Festival draws in …