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Mothman

Fancy lil lad

#mothman #myart #drawn #cutecharacters #coolart

2025/2/9 Edited to

The Mothman is often associated with various sightings and folklore, particularly in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where it was famously documented in the 1960s. This cryptid has since captured the imagination of artists and storytellers alike, leading to countless depictions in art, literature, and media. Many claim that the Mothman appears as a harbinger of disaster, with its sightings frequently correlated with unfortunate events. By examining the cultural significance of Mothman, we can understand why it remains a popular subject for art and discussion in contemporary culture. Engaging in the creative process, whether through drawing, painting, or digital art, allows individuals to express their interpretations of this enigmatic figure. Join local and online art communities to explore this captivating theme further and share your creative work related to Mothman. Your contribution to the narrative can add layers to this ongoing story, merging art with folklore in a unique way.

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#mothman #criptids #pointpleasant Ahhh Mothman. If nothing else visit West Virgina for how pretty it is. We had a blast at point pleasant, WV. Friendly people, fun souvenirs, plenty of things to see and do. visit the tnt bunkers. the mothman museum does a bus tour. Plenty of historical places

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MOTHMAN bandana

Fav bandana so far with stash busting #mothman #mothmanbandana #bandana #crochetbandana

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🦋 Mothman But Make Her Babygirl

MAY PAD 🫈DAY 20: CRYPTID ➡️ If you'd like to join the May Prompt-A-Day (MAY PAD) Challenge, follow @Prompt Playground for the full list of daily prompts. #aicreator #promptplayground #cryptid #mothman #legend

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A junk journal page about Mothman, featuring a cutout of the dark, winged creature with red eyes. Text describes Mothman's physical characteristics, its behavior of chasing cars, and the belief that it warns of disasters. A full moon over a forest is in the background.

Mothman entry--Cryptid Encyclopedia

everyone's favorite, mothman! #junkjournal #cryptids #cryptidcore #mothman #westvirginia

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Mothman Part 1 🖤 Pattern from A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids! By: Rikki Gustafson

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A tall, dark stone monument or obelisk stands against a cloudy sky, marking a historical site in Point Pleasant.

My Trip to Visit Mothman ✨

• • • #mothman #fyp #fypシ゚viral #shareyourthoughts #Lemon8Diary

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Mothman inspired Labubu update

Update on my Mothman inspired Labubu 🖤❤️🖤❤️ #labubu #labubus #labubuthemonsters #mothman #cryptid

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Mothman — The Theories

Six explanations have been seriously proposed for the Mothman of Point Pleasant — a misidentified large bird, an extraterrestrial or interdimensional entity, a harbinger connected to the Silver Bridge disaster, mass hysteria and social contagion, and an unclassified flying species. Each one fits

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Monstagotchi: Mothman

My most popular sticker! #stickers #cryptid #mothman #90saesthetic

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A colorful tattoo of a cartoon-style Mothman with a grey body, large red eyes, and feathery black wings, placed on a person's skin. Part of another tattoo, resembling a Jason Voorhees mask, is visible to the left.

Caked up Mothman for Asher I’m located in Attleboro, MA Mystic Kristin Tattoos #tattoos #colortattoo #mothman #mothmantattoo #peach

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Mothman Town 📍 Point Pleasant, WV

Mothman enthusiasts, unite 🫡 4/5 Spooky Vibes 👻 👻 👻 👻 📍 Nestled along the banks of the Ohio River, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, offers more than picturesque small-town charm—it’s a destination brimming with mystery, folklore, and history. Known as “Mothman Town,” it has gained worldwide fam

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A close-up of a person's face featuring Mothman-inspired makeup. The eyes have red and black shadow, the nose is sculpted with black lines, and the lips are dark and glossy. A black choker with a silver ring and charm is visible.

An illustration of the Mothman, a dark, winged cryptid with prominent red eyes, against a light background. The creature appears to be standing or hovering with large, textured wings.

A person wearing Mothman-inspired makeup, looking directly at the camera. The makeup includes red and black around the eyes, a sculpted nose, and dark lips. Long dark hair frames the face, and a black choker is worn.

🖤Mothman Inspired Makeup🖤

Makeup inspired by my favorite Cryptid: The Mothman (Mothman artwork taken from Google) #spookymakeup #mothman #horrormakeup #cryptid #creativemakeup

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One of my talented students made me a Mothman out of pony beads! I had to share. #mothman #ponybeads #DIY #studentgift

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A metallic Mothman statue with red eyes and large wings stands on a pedestal with an informational plaque in Point Pleasant, WV. It's located on a sidewalk next to a street with buildings and parked cars under a cloudy sky.

Mothman Statue and Silver Bridge

Some landmarks that I recommend stopping at in Point Pleasant, WV are the Mothman statue and the Silver Bridge Memorial and Mural. I got to get a closer look at the mural than I did at the Mothman Festival and what I love about it is that it is made to appear as a portal of sorts, which you'l

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Mothman inspired Labubu

My completed Mothman Labubu 🖤❤️🖤 I really love them!!! #mothman #cryptid #cryptids #cryptidcore #labubu

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Giant Mothman build a bear

Stuffing my GIANT mothman build a bear!!!!!!! 🖤❤️🥰 shoutout to Hunter 🫶🏻 you are the best! Also, if you saw me walking around the KOP mall today with a giant mothman just know I am extremely happy 😅😊 #mothman #buildabear #buildabearworkshop #bab #cryptid

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#gettoknowme #mothman #imadethis #cryptid

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The image features a dark, winged figure with glowing red eyes hovering over a misty, nighttime landscape with trees and streetlights. Text highlights over 100 witnesses, 13 months, and the same description of the Mothman in Point Pleasant.

A dark, misty night scene shows cars with headlights on near a building, possibly an abandoned TNT facility. Text describes the first Mothman sighting on November 15, 1966, by two couples reporting a large, dark, winged figure with glowing red eyes.

A close-up image shows a dark, textured creature with prominent, glowing red eyes. The text details the consistent description of the Mothman: a large, dark humanoid with a 10-15 foot wingspan, hypnotic red eyes, and flight speeds over 100 mph.

Mothman: A 100 Witnesses

Between November 1966 and December 1967 over 100 residents of Point Pleasant West Virginia reported encountering the same thing — a large dark humanoid figure with enormous wings and glowing red eyes capable of flight speeds that exceeded anything conventionally explainable. The witnesses were not

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MMMothman Cometh

#emergingcreator

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The Wise Old MothMan

Fallout 76 MothMan Random game pictures #fallout 76 #mothman

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A player character kneels before a large, glowing-eyed Mothman creature in a ritualistic setting, surrounded by candles and a red rug, depicting a scene from Fallout 76's Cult of the Mothman.

A bronze statue of the winged Mothman stands on a pedestal amidst autumn trees, representing the creature's folklore and its presence as a monument.

A vintage-style storefront with a striped awning displays a "MOTHMAN MUSEUM" sign and an "OPEN" sign, showcasing the enduring popularity of the Mothman legend.

The Mothman was seen as unworthy of study by the scientific community, but enjoyed enduring popularity as local folklore. At some point, a clandestine church of devotees formed in Point Pleasant, the mysterious Cult of the Mothman. Its followers were fervent in their worship of the Mothman as a div

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Mothman inspired Labubu

Part one of my Mothman inspired Labubu 🖤❤️🖤 #mothman #labubu #labubuthemonsters #diy #labubus

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I free-hand crocheted this fella while watching episodes of Cops and the movie Rumplestiltskin last weekend. I absolutely love how it came out. If I have some light pink I think I’ll embroider blush but I’m not sure. I feel like it needs more detail. #crochet #crochetcryptid #crochetmoth

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A hand holds a light pink Labubu toy, with text overlay announcing the creation of a Mothman custom from a Happiness Labubu.

The back of the light pink Labubu toy is shown, lying on a surface with various markers, revealing a black patch of fur.

The Labubu toy is partially customized, with black fur around its head and chest, and a red patch on its chest.

Felt crafty, made a Mothman

Process: 🛒 Product: (1) Big in Energy Happiness Labubu 💇‍♀️Fur: Fabric markers 🎨Paint: Acrylic markers and mod podge for eyes 🧵Wings: felt fabric 💰Price: $55 (including labubu) 🎃Rate: 5/5 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 #labubu #popmart #customlabubu #horror #mothman

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A pencil drawing depicts the Mothman, a cryptid with a grey, furry body, large wings, and prominent red eyes. The creature is shown with clawed hands and feet, standing against a plain white background, reflecting the theme of Mothman in West Virginia.

Mothman West Virginia

Point Pleasant #mothman #westvirginia #mithart

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Mothman hasn't trusted the gov. since the 60s!

#mothman #illustration #traditionalart #cryptid #art

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Three black and red art prints, featuring a stylized Mothman silhouette with white eyes, horns, and wings against a red moon, are stacked on a glittery red surface. The word "MOTHMAN" is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Multiple black and red art prints, depicting a stylized Mothman with white eyes, horns, and wings against a red moon, are arranged on a sparkling red background. Each print includes the text "MOTHMAN" at the bottom.

A hand holds a black and red art print featuring a stylized Mothman silhouette with white eyes, horns, and wings, set against a red moon, on a glittery red background. The print clearly displays the word "MOTHMAN".

Mothman Parody Art Print

Originally this was a sticker, but I thought it'd work as a mini art print. #mothman #batman #cryptid #horrorart

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Throw back to making one of my favs. #lefthookcrochet #crochet #fiberartist #amigurumi #halloween

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Mothman Part 2 🖤

Mothman is finally finished! #mothman #crochet #beginnercrochet #fyp

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A dark, foggy street scene in Point Pleasant with a shadowy Mothman figure with red eyes hovering above. Text introduces "The Mothman of Point Pleasant: 13 Months. Dozens of Sightings. One Final Night."

Three figures stand on a dark, foggy road looking towards a distant light, with a car on the right. A shadowy Mothman with red eyes is in the background, illustrating the first report on November 15, 1966.

A dark image featuring the glowing red eyes of the Mothman, illustrating the consistent witness descriptions of its height, lack of neck, large wings, and eye placement.

Mothman of Point Pleasant: 13 Months

Between November 1966 and December 1967, Point Pleasant, West Virginia experienced a series of consistent and repeated sightings of a winged humanoid figure now known as the Mothman. Witness descriptions aligned closely — a tall figure with large wings and glowing red eyes, often seen near the a

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A hand holds a black crocheted Mothman plushie with prominent red eyes, small ears, and wings, set against a blurred background of bookshelves filled with books.

One thing I really wanted to do in 2025 was slow down and do more things I enjoy with the express purpose of not making it into work, but taking my time and ENJOYING it. I started drawing again, and today, I crocheted a #mothman #crochet #craft #newyearsresolutions #cryptid

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#mothman #pointpleasant #westvirginia #buildabear #travel Point Pleasant @Build-A-Bear @

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Mothman: The Bridge

The Silver Bridge collapse on December 15, 1967 was one of the deadliest infrastructure failures in American history. 46 people died when the bridge gave way during evening rush hour traffic above the Ohio River. What makes it one of the most discussed tragedies in paranormal history is what prece

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Dad Jokes with Mothman

Generational Angst... #mothman #dadjokes #dadjoke #jokes #xennial

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A light blue cartoon creature, resembling Mothman, reaches for a green, map-shaped cookie with red candies on a wooden table. Beside it is a coffee cup with a black lid and brown sleeve. An 'OPEN' neon sign is visible in the background of what appears to be a cafe.

Coffee and Mothman cookies, yum!

#lemon8diarychallenge #cookies #coffee #cafe #Cafeaesthetic #mothman #cryptid #westvirginia #photography #art

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A hand holds a black crocheted Mothman keychain with red eyes, set against a rocky outdoor background. Bubbles float around the "Mothman Crochet Pattern" text overlay, promoting the amigurumi pattern.

Mothman Crochet Pattern

PDF crochet pattern listed on my Etsy-linked in bio #crochet #crochetpattern #mothman #amigurumi #crocheter Point Pleasant

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A couple takes a selfie in front of a large Mothman statue with red eyes. The statue holds a sign for "Victoria's On Main Flower Shop." The image has a text overlay that reads "I love my Husband."

A woman in a grey t-shirt and sunglasses stands next to a person in a black Mothman costume, giving a thumbs-up. The costume features red eyes and large wings. The image has a text overlay that reads "Mothman."

A couple takes a selfie with a large, black Mothman statue in the background. The statue has prominent red eyes and holds a sign for "Victoria's On Main Flower Shop."

#PhotoDump #Boombabygoingvirl

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Hot Girls Luv Mothman

Here he is, in all of his glory… hot girls’ favorite cryptid: MOTHMAN 🖤🖤 Mothman, Warty Wizard & Brooding Bat patterns will launch Saturday, Sept 20. A limited amount of each plushie will be available as well 🦇🔮 #mothman #cryptid #crochet #newpattern #halloween

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Squishable Limited Mothman Online Find!

💰Some great deals I get online that are definitely worth the splurge! 🧸 Brand -Squishable 🧸Price -$34 🧸Squish Factor - Firm #stuffy #squishables #mothman #stuffedanimalstorage #squishable

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A person in a dark setting, possibly a Mothman cosplay, wears red round sunglasses and a red-antlered headband. Their hand, with purple nails and a ring, covers their mouth. Long dark curly hair frames their face, illuminated by blue and red light.

yes. #mothman #cosplay #cosplayphoto #cosplaylife #cosplaying Portland

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A pink iPad case features a sticker of a black, winged Mothman with red eyes, lying down. The sticker includes the text "Mothman" with sparkles and "Live Laugh Lurk" below it.

New #mothman sticker for my iPad 🥰

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Mothman Sightings

Have you ever heard of the Mothman? #mothman #mothmanprophecies #folklore #weirdspookyhippie #melancolei

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A book titled "I'm In Love with Mothman" by Paige Lavoie is displayed with a matching bookmark and a black Mothman keychain on a wooden surface. The book cover features a woman and a shadowy Mothman figure.

A table displays multiple books by Paige Lavoie, including "I'm In Love with Mothman" and its sequels. Bookmarks and black Mothman keychains are also arranged on the table, alongside a mug and a sign-up sheet.

A close-up shows a black, cartoon-style Mothman keychain with red eyes and red ear accents. The keychain has a silver ring attached, and two red lip print graphics are overlaid on the image.

I’m in Love with Mothman 🤭

Books to Swipe Right On Book Club got to discuss “I’m in Love with Mothman” and meet author Paige Lavoie 🩷 Check out some of the goodies from the book club leader (bookmark and keychain) 🥰 #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #mothman #paigelavoie

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A person wearing a black hoodie with red moth-like antennae and a gaming headset, looking directly at the camera with wide, expressive eyes, embodying a 'MothMan' gamer aesthetic.

I fear mothman is a fire gamer #mothman

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A large metallic Mothman statue stands outdoors, with three colorful plush toys placed at its base. The statue has red eyes and large wings, set against a street with buildings and people in the background.

A full view of the metallic Mothman statue with red eyes and large wings, located on a sidewalk. The street, buildings, and people are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

A collection of Mothman-themed artworks, including paintings and framed drawings, displayed on a table. The art features various interpretations of the Mothman creature.

A trip to see the Mothman!

I went to the Mothman so my favorite Vtuber could see her fans. I also went to the Mothman Museum and hit the local ice cream shop. #mothmanmuseum #mothman #vtuber

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MOTHMAN ICE CREAM🍨

🍨🖤 Next on the Mothman Adventures! This REALLY cute and cool Mothman themed ice cream shop, located near the Mothman Museum in down town Point Pleasant. What's the Scoop Ice Cream is sort of it's own mini Museum, along with selling great Mothman and other Cryptid themed frozen treats. V

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A large pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and other toppings sits on a metal tray next to a small cup of salsa. A label reading "BIG BLACKS" is visible on the wooden table.

A large, metallic statue of the Mothman stands outdoors on a pedestal with an informational plaque. The statue has large wings and a humanoid body, set against a backdrop of buildings and a blue sky.

A vintage "High Times" magazine cover features a blue illustration of the Mothman with text like "BEWARE OF THE MOTHMAN." A sticker on the cover reads "MUSEUM DOES NOT ENDORSE DRUG USE."

My visit to see Mothman

# Point Pleasant #lemon8partner #mothman #mothmanmuseum #lemon8box #lemon8boxchallenge #lemon8boxchallenege

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THE MOTHMAN: Warning or Monster?

In November 1966, people in Point Pleasant, West Virginia reported seeing a terrifying winged creature with glowing red eyes. Witnesses claimed it stood over 7 feet tall, flew at incredible speeds, and seemed to appear just before tragedy struck. Just over a year later, the Silver Bridge collapse

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mothman vs aliens

sticker is in my shop. #mothman #alien

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Mothman Potato Chips 🖤

I found the Mothman Potato Chips from Mister Bee, a local potato chip business in WV West Virginia #mothman #westvirginia #wv #spookysnacks #misterbeechips

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A black Mothman costume with red eyes stands next to a banner detailing Mothman's description, theories, and eyewitness accounts from Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

A gray Mothman costume with red eyes and bat-like wings is displayed, labeled as designed by Dale Morton Studio's, with Mothman posters in the background.

Interior of the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, featuring large wall graphics about Mothman, the Silver Bridge, and a mannequin in a suit.

Mothman and Hillbilly Hotdog

#westvirginia #travel #pointpleasant #mothman #hillbillyhotdog

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