Chapter Sixteen | Cryptids Unscripted: Mothman

In this installment of Cryptids Unscripted, folklorist Simon Vaughn joins Raven Rollins and guest Jean Gray for a conversation surrounding the legend of Mothman — one of America’s most infamous cryptids. From the origins of the sightings to the folklore and cultural fascination that followed, the group explores how the story of Mothman evolved into modern mythology.Also joining the conversation is filmmaker and podcast host Jason Usry of Santa Maybe a Criminal, adding to the discussion surrounding folklore, storytelling, and the strange way certain legends continue to linger in the public imagination and media.(This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.)Find retail links to this storyteller's work, along with other books, podcasts, films, and music featured on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours.Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com.Support the show by donating today.

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