MEET THE MOTHMANIACS.
Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 12. P. 50 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Butler, Jack 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the legend of the Mothman in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, which originated in 1966 with sightings of a winged humanoid creature. The town's history, including a major battle in 1774 and the collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967, is intertwined with the Mothman legend. The annual Mothman Festival attracts thousands of attendees who celebrate the creature's folklore and regional uniqueness, reflecting a fascination with enduring mysteries and the blurred line between reality and the unknown. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:National Review. 2024/12, Vol. 76, Issue 12, p50
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0028-0038
- Accession Number:180440238
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