the legend of the jersey devil is that mothers who are in labor wish for a devil as a child. when the baby is born it usually looks normal until a couple of months...then it has a horse's head, hoove's for feet, a forked tail and bat wings!unfortunately the mother has to tell the baby to leave, flying through the chimney. as soon as pie the baby understands and leaves the mother. then the baby moves on doing what devils do. you can look it up on Google for a better understanding.
It was said that Mother Leeds had 12 children and, after giving birth to her 12th child, stated that if she had another, it would be the Devil. In 1735, Mother Leeds was in labor on a stormy night. Gathered around her were her friends. Mother Leeds was supposedly a witch and the child's father was the Devil himself. The child was born normal, but then changed form. It changed from a normal baby to a creature with hooves, a horse's head, bat wings and a forked tail. It growled and screamed, then killed the midwife before flying up the chimney. It circled the villages and headed toward the pines. In 1740 a clergy exorcised the demon for 100 years and it wasn't seen again until 1890
No, it is just a legend!
The new jersey devil
yes the legend is true i have in fact gone to the sighted places and have encountered the creature once before. It has the head of a horse and hooves but has a small body and wings. The devil is called the New Jersey Devil
The cast of The True Legend of the Jersey Devil - 1999 includes: David Beard as The Narrator
In New Jersey, there is large portion of pine tree forests called the Pine Barrens. Local legend tells of the New Jersey Devil, a large devil-like monster (like the mothman) who is said to live in the pine barrens and has for centuries. The New Jersey Devil is a big legend in NJ, so it's only fitting the team would be called the New Jersey Devils.
it is from new jersey
the new jersey devil is more then 300 yers old
no the jersey devils only lived in new jersey that is why it is called the JERSEY devil.
The Jersey Devil holds a prominent place in New Jersey folklore and is a creature of legend that has captivated the imaginations of locals for centuries. According to the legend, the Jersey Devil is said to be a supernatural creature with the appearance of a winged, hooved creature, possessing a horse-like head and bat-like wings. It is believed to inhabit the Pine Barrens region of southern New Jersey. The origins of the Jersey Devil legend date back to the early 18th century. According to popular folklore, the creature was born as the thirteenth child of a woman named Mother Leeds. Upon its birth, the child transformed into a monstrous creature and fled into the surrounding woods. Since then, sightings and encounters with the Jersey Devil have been reported by numerous individuals, leading to the creature becoming deeply ingrained in the state's folklore. Over the years, the legend of the Jersey Devil has evolved, with various accounts describing it as a harbinger of misfortune, responsible for livestock attacks, eerie screeching sounds, and even sightings of strange footprints. The creature has become an iconic symbol of New Jersey, often associated with mystery and the untamed wilderness of the Pine Barrens. While the existence of the Jersey Devil remains a matter of folklore and speculation, its legend has become an integral part of New Jersey's cultural identity. It has inspired numerous books, films, and works of art, attracting tourists and curious visitors to explore the Pine Barrens in search of this legendary creature. The Jersey Devil serves as a unique piece of New Jersey's folklore, adding an element of mystery and intrigue to the state's rich cultural heritage.
There are actually more than one Jersey Devils, but according to the legend it's a boy.
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The Jersey Devil supposedly lives in the forests of South New Jersey. It is supposed to fly and have hooves.