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Copy-posta-ing a thread that I made about two years ago, because this forum needs topics that are less sucky.


There have been many, many posts on the Lochness Monster, Bigfoot, The Jersey Devil, and the Chupacabra.

However only one on the Mothman. However that lacked basic information.

''For about 13 months beginning in November, 1966, a series of bizarre sightings took place around the area of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Aside from a spate of UFO reports and claimed poltergeist activity, several witnesses came forward with descriptions of an astonishing creature that may have been the focal point of all the weird goings-on. As detailed in John Keel's classic book, The Mothman Prophecies, hundreds of witnesses allegedly saw a large, winged humanoid being.

Here is how they described it:

approximately seven feet tall
a wingspan over 10 feet wide
gray, scaly skin
large, red, glowing and hypnotic eyes
able to take off straight up in flight, traveling up to 100 miles an hour
liked to mutilate or eat large dogs
screeched or squealed like a rodent or electric motor
caused radio and television interference
had some mind control powers.
Dubbed Mothman by a local newspaperman, the creature seemed to have a peculiar affect on those with whom it came into contact: they began to "channel" information from what Keel called "ultra-terrestrial" entities. Keel himself was affected in this way, receiving "prophecies" from some unknown origin that were, more often than not, oddly less than accurate.

Weird stuff indeed. Weird enough for Hollywood, it seems. A film production company recently announced that a movie version of The Mothman Prophecies is in the works, with Richard Gere heading the cast. It's a project sure to perpetuate the Mothman legend for many years to come.''

Article taken from: Here.

What does everyone think of such a creature?

Is it possible that this thing truly did exist?

If yes, then what do you think it truly was?

If no, what do you think the people who reported the claims truly saw?

If you need more information check here.

I actually grew up near there and I have always heard things about the Mothman. I think it is very possiable that the Mothman was seen those nights before the bridge collapsed and killed many people. Most of the people around here (including me) believe that the Mothman wasn't the cause of the deaths that he was simply there to warn. There have been other cases where the Mothman has been spotted before a great disaster. Theres no actual proof that he caused these disasers. However it is possible that he could of. I am very open to both sides of the story but I've always heard that he was tring to warn them. If you'd like more info. on him here is a good site:
http://www.lorencoleman.com/mothman_file.html

The movie that Richard Gere had headed in the *Mothman* movie was just wow! I had not ever heard of it till the movie had came out .

Again I am a person who feels there are many things out there that we do nto see on a regular basis yet, it does not mean they are not around. yet, to see this creature would mean death to who does and well I for one do not care to ever see one and if there was one around I would stay away from the area. just common sense, why go look for death..

We had a Mothman siting here in Sacramento last year.

I believe the movie may have over do it just a little there are actually people who reported seeing it that are still a life and still live in the area. Like I said earlier many people thought that the Mothman only came around before and during a disaster.

I do think that it is very possible that there is a Mothman and that he was a warning as to the disasters to come....my opinion is that the Mothman is possibly an angel-like being

there is so much that is out there that is unknown about supernatural beings...I keep a open mind to stories such as these and believe there is at least a basis in truth

Yeah I think your right on him being like an angel being of some sort. Also it is very good that your open minded.

why is it that people who claim to encounter such phenomenal creatures are so retarded in their accounts?

even if such a creature existed, one would have to allow for 99.9 percent fabrications.

According to what i have read, as far as the movie goes, it was a mockery to the people who suffered the tragedies.

The facts from the movie versus book...

In reality, 46 people died in the collapse of the Silver Bridge, not 36.

Also, the film's claim at the end credits of the collapse of the Silver Bridge never being explained is incorrect, the incident was found to be caused by the failure of an eye-bar in a suspension chain.

Does that mean this Mothman doesn't exist?

From the descriptions, it does come off looking more like an owl with it's red eyes and huge wing spans. I've seen them flying over my car before and yes it does freak a person out a bit. lol Not saying that IS Mothman but one has to look at things rationally first.

And as for 'Indrid Cold'....has no relation to the sightings. It was actually tied to sightings of what some called "Men in Black".

Living in WVa for most of my life...this has been an urban legend there.It much like the other creatures mentioned is fake...made up ghost stories.

The movie makers have never claimed that it was an actual reinactment of anything. It is a fictionalized story based on the happenings at Point Pleasant. It was not meant to be taken seriously but as good horror entertainment and nothing more. They were inspired to write the script based on the happenings just like the many Sasquatch movies, werewolf movies and the like.

As for the actual happenings and reportings, it is like everything that is unusual, nothing but anecdotal evidence. I am not sure it is paranormal or tied to religious beings. No one knows.

Occultism & Parapsychology Encyclopedia:

Winged humanoid creature reported in West Virginia from November 1966 to December 1967, along with strange lights, apparitions of men in black, and other occult phenomena supposedly connected with UFOs. These phenomena culminated on December 15, 1967, with the collapse of the Silver Bridge across the Ohio River at Point Pleasant. The name "Mothman" was the inspiration of a newspaper editor, who derived it from the Batman comic book hero, then the subject of a popular television series.

In his book The Mothman Prophecies: An Investigation Into the Mysterious American Visits of the Infamous Feathery Garuda (1975), author John A. Keel suggests that these and other occult appearances might be the work of evil entities. The term "garuda" derives from ancient Hindu mythology, where Garuda is king of the birds, half-man, half-bird, the vehicle of the god Vishnu. In the religious epic the Ramayana, Jatayu is the son of Vishnu's Garuda, and dies fighting against the demon Ravana in an attempt to prevent the abduction of the princess Sita.

In February 1976, three schoolteachers in Texas reported sightings of a "Big Bird," discussed in Grey Barker's Newsletter (no. 7, March 1977). An earlier issue of the newsletter (no. 5, March 1976) had reported a more bizarre claimed abductee experience with "Vegetable Man," pictured as a triffid-style animated tree.

UFO authority Jacques Vallee compared Mothman and similar apparitions to Springheeled Jack, the legendary creature of early nineteenth-century Britain, who attacked travelers and terrified women with his giant leaps and diabolical appearance. Mothman was said to chase motorists and to frighten women. Witnesses stated that he was large, gray in color, without feathers, and with eyes that glowed red. It has been suggested that Mothman is a UFO phenomenon.

@dabbler, isn't that what you have to do with all sightings of unusual creatures?