Jersey Devil Creation Myths

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The Jersey Devil has many different origin stories, but the most popular one, originating in the 1700's, is about a woman who curses her child. In 1736, a woman, who had already had 12 children, was pregnant with her 13 child. She wanted nothing to do with this 13th child, so she wished it to be a Devil. When the baby was born, it transformed into a horrible monster, and attacked its family and all who witnessed it birth. There were few survivors. The creature is said to reside in Pine Barrens, New Jersey, but is seen most in the small town of Leeds Point. The Jersey Devil is known to terrorize and attack people and animals. Most of its victims have been farm animals and the animals had been clawed to death. The Jersey Devil is also known