Jersey Devil - Wikipedia
According to popular folklore, the Jersey Devil originated with a Pine Barrens resident named Deborah Leeds, known as "Mother Leeds." The legend states that Mother Leeds had twelve children and, after discovering she was pregnant for the thirteenth time, cursed the child in frustration, declaring that the child would be the " devil."
Jersey Devil - Description, Sightings and Investigations
2018年9月29日 — The Jersey Devil (or Leeds Devil) is a flying, chimeric monster who terrorizes the people of southern New Jersey. Aside from his bizarre appearance, he is most well-known for his nasty temper and his brazen attitude towards humans.
The Jersey Devil and Folklore - Pinelands Preservation Alliance
For more than 250 years this mysterious creature is said to prowl through the marshes of Southern New Jersey and emerge periodically to rampage through the towns and cities. Help Protect the Land of the Legend!
Jersey Devil - Fact or Fiction? | Atlantic County, NJ
The story of the Jersey Devil is an authentic folk legend. It is as varied as the number of people who claim to have seen or heard him. For over 250 years, tales have circulated about the nocturnal ramblings of a creature emerging from the mists of a lonely desolate marsh.
The Jersey Devil: The Legendary Demon That Haunts New Jersey
2022年7月3日 — For centuries, people across southern New Jersey and Delaware have supposedly encountered a horse-headed flying demon known as the Jersey Devil. Legend has it that in the dense woods of the New Jersey Pine Barrens …
Exploring The Lore Of The Jersey Devil - Jersey Shore Online
2023年7月17日 — The legend of the Jersey Devil has become integral to New Jersey’s identity, with countless sightings and eerie encounters etching themselves into the fabric of local folklore. Many maintain that the elusive creature continues to …
New Jersey Pinelands Commission | Jersey Devil - The Official …
The Legend of the Jersey Devil. The "Jersey Devil" is said to roam the New Jersey Pinelands and many people have told others of scary encounters on dark nights in the wilderness of the Pines. Its screams are said to be quite chilling to the spine. The creature is believed to be the unwanted thirteenth child of Mother Leeds.
Inside The Legend Of The Jersey Devil – History Uncovered
2024年10月2日 — Deep within the forests of South Jersey’s Pine Barrens, there are legends of a horrifying creature known as the Jersey Devil. Often described as a dragon-like beast with the head of a goat, the wings of a bat, and cloven hooves, the Jersey Devil is one of the most iconic cryptids in American folklore – and one that’s left locals terrified ...
The Jersey Devil in Myth and History - NJ Council for the Humanities
For three centuries the tale of the Jersey Devil has fascinated and frightened people. While the Jersey Devil is now a hockey team mascot and folkloric legend, there was a time when New Jerseyans were truly terrified of the beast, especially when newspapers were even regularly reporting sightings.
Unraveling the Myth: The Jersey Devil’s Legacy in American Folklore
2023年9月18日 — From the remote, densely forested landscape of the New Jersey Pine Barrens comes a legend which has endured for almost three hundred years. It has carved its mark on the larger tapestry of American folklore, but what is the Jersey Devil story and will we ever uncover the truth of the Jersey Devil?