MOTHMAN

AKA: The Mothman | Point Pleasant Mothman | Bird Man

📍 QUICK FACTS

Origin:	Point Pleasant, West Virginia
State/Region:	West Virginia
Country:	USA
First Sighting:	November 15, 1966
Category:	Flying

📖 DESCRIPTION

A large humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and massive moth-like wings. Standing 6-7 feet tall, Mothman is often reported before disasters, earning its reputation as an omen of doom.

👁️ FAMOUS SIGHTINGS

►Two couples spotted creature near abandoned TNT plant, chased by it at speeds over 100 mph
►Sightings ceased after Silver Bridge collapse killed 46 people
►New wave of Mothman-like sightings reported in the Chicago area

🎭 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

Mothman has become Point Pleasant's most famous resident, with an annual festival, a 12-foot statue, and the Mothman Museum. The creature represents America's fascination with the unknown and has inspired countless books, films, and the 2002 movie 'The Mothman Prophecies.'

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