Jersey Devil
The Jersey Devil is a legendary creature in the folklore of the New Jersey area dating back to 1735. The Jersey Devil is said to be the demon offspring of a woman who practiced witchcraft in the area at the time. This woman was known as Mother Leeds.
The story claims that many people had gathered to witness the birth of her child, as she had claimed she would give birth to a devil. Upon its birth, the child seemed normal but soon morphed into a devil and began attacking the people gathered to witness its birth.
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The Jersey Devil was originally called the Monster of Leeds. People in the Jersey area still claim to site the Jersey Devil on occasion and some even claim the experience is a sign of coming good luck. The Jersey Devil is also blamed for many bad things, such as destroying farmland or livestock, by people past and present.
The Jersey Devil has also been subject to evolving stories and tales that have added to his legend. He is also the mascot of a modern day Hockey team located in New Jersey. The legend still persist to this day and will continue to grow so long as people believe in its existence. For more information regarding the Jersey Devil, please visit these sources:
- Jersey Devil – The Devil In Our World
- Phantom of the Pines: More Tales of the Jersey Devil
- Jersey Devil Wiki Page
- Shadowlands
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