W.V.'s Creatures Of Legends

The Mothman

The Mothman also known as the winged-man, was one of the first reports was on November 15, 1966. On December 15, 1967 disaster struck as the Silver bridge collapsed causing the tragic deaths of 46 people. Prior to the collapse reports of a strange creature with massive wings and large eyes was reported to be seen flying around the bridge, later this was interpreted to be the Mothman trying to warn of the disaster to come. Today in Point Pleasant W.V., an annual Mothman festival is held every third weekend of September, along with a statue, and museum (year-round) dedicated to the Mothman.

The Headless Man

In the 1890's Jacob Beamer came from Centralia to work on the railroads connecting into W.V., the legend starts off with Jacob being a man of stories stating claims that his family originated from moon-people. Each night he would go into the woods to stroll, however one night he met his end when he got caught in the tracks. His body was recovered, however his head was never found. Every year around the anniversary of his death are reported sightings of a headless ghost who carries his skull in his arm, as he walks with the spirit of the moon along the tracks. This tale has led to many brave souls going on a hunt for the ghost.

The Two-Headed Ogua

In the Monongahela river lives the legend of the 2-headed Ogua. The legend is believed to have originated from the alligator snapping turtle that can achieve weights of 250 pounds. The reported sightings started in the early 1900's of a massive turtle creature with two heads, that would grab prey from shorelines dragging them down below the water's surface into its den. Is it possible that the Ogua is actually a real legend? Perhaps a mutation occurred causing two heads, and with the large lifespan of these beasts, it could very well still be alive.

The Flatwoods Monster

The Flatwoods monster is according to legend an alien-like creature that appeared after a reported sighting on September 12, 1952 by Edward and Fred May, along with Tommy Hyer. According to reports a bright object crossed the sky (now believed to be an asteroid) landing in a field. After impact a creature averaging ten feet emerged with talon like hands, a red like circle face illuminated on a triangle-like head, with greenish-orange eyes, and emitted pungent like mist into the air.

Werewolf

Along the Appalachian mountains running through W.V. is a historical tale passed down by the tribes of the Cherokee and Catawba tribes of the wolves of the mountains. According to legend if you hike upon the mountains on a blood moon and encounter an alpha-wolf (believed to be that of Timber or Grey wolves), and survive a bite even the kindest man will turn into a beast of the night carrying on the curse of a werewolf.

The Highland Witch

At Highland cemetery in Marion County W.V. is the grave of Serilda Jane Whetzel, a believed witch. Her tombstone was meant to appear as a stairway to heaven, however instead it gives the image of a descent down below. It's believed if you attempt to disturb her resting place, a curse will follow you. Those who believe themselves brave enough can attempt to camp out at the site's church, can you stay the full night alone?

Sheepsquatch

The Sheepsquatch also know as "The White Thing", the first official reported sighting was in 1994 by a retired Navy seaman. After this incident reports begun to flood in over the next few years. The creature is described as having bushy white-like fur, bear-like, horned, and standing at an average of 8-9 feet. Sightings have occurred in various counties across W.V., with the most frequent sightings being in the forestland areas of Boone county.

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