Ep. 13 The Mystery of Mothman: Big Wings & Bad Vibes

Flapping in at 10 feet tall with glowing red eyes and absolutely no respect for personal space, this week on Smells Like Seen Spirit we talk all about the Mothman! We deep dive into the eerie origins of Point Pleasant's most ominous winged cryptid, his suspicious habit of predicting disasters, and why seeing him is basically the paranormal equivalent of a "bad things are coming" group text. Is Mothman a protector? A harbinger of doom? Or just a misunderstood flying menace with terrible timing? Grab your flashlight, avoid bridges, and join this mother-daughter duo as we laugh, scream, and respectfully ask Mothman to stay several counties away from us. Takeaways:The Mothman is described as a large humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and massive wings, often seen before a tragedy occurs.Sightings of Mothman in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, peaked between 1966 and 1967, coinciding with various ominous events in the area.Some believe the Mothman is a cryptid or a demonic entity, while others speculate it could be an alien or interdimensional being.The legend of Mothman is tied to the collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967, where many locals reported seeing the creature just before the disaster.Reports indicate that Mothman has been sighted before numerous disasters worldwide, including earthquakes and nuclear incidents, suggesting a possible harbinger role.The Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant attracts visitors annually, celebrating the creature and its lore with various activities and attractions.Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok to keep up with everything we're doing & what spooky things we have for you next!Send us your paranormal stories to [email protected] referenced in this episode:alexandriaghosts.comYoutube - Footage after the Silver Bridge CollapseThe legend of Chief Cornstalkyoutube - The MothmanPoint Pleasant, West Virginiatubitv- The Mothman of Point Pleasant