Jersey Devil
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The Jersey Devil is a bipedal creature with a goat-like head and legs, leathery bat-like wings, arms with clawed hands, and a forked tail.
This fearsome and sinister beast rules the ghostly Pine Barrens of South Jersey, with folklore dating back to the 1700's.
NOTABLE FACTS
- According to legend, the Jersey Devil originated in 1735 born as the 13th child of Jane Leeds (“Mother Leeds”). The cursed newborn transformed into a devilish creature and ran off into the woods.
- A wave of sightings in January 1909 claimed hundreds of encounters and prompted widespread newspaper coverage and a $10,000 reward for the creature, sparking numerous hoaxes.
- Has been known to attack wildlife or hikers in the harsh woodscape, emitting a high-pitched scream.
- Also known as the “Leeds Devil” or “Devil of Leeds”
LOCATION: Pine Barrens, New Jersey
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