The Jersey Devil is one of the legends which have been in New Jersey for many years. Like most fairy tales one is always hard pressed when trying to decipher what is real and what is imaginary in the fairy tale. Here are many facts and mysteries of Jersey Devil.
1. History of the Legend: It has been said that the Jersey Devil was born in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in the eighteenth century, and he was evil; he even gave birth to a monster-like offspring.
2. Credibility and Advertising: There are many personas of the Jersey Devil which have been created. Some have claimed to have seen strange beings that have wings, fuzzy heads. But there are no studies done or scientific evidence to back this theory.
3. Historical Evidence: Still, there are reasons to believe that the Jersey Devil could have historical roots, although there is no evidence for this. According to the legend, the first record of Leeds in New Jersey is in the historical record of an aristocrat, Daniel Leeds in 1735.
4. Leeds Devil: This creature was originally called “Leeds Devil.” It was later given the name “Jersey Devil.
5. Napoleon's Brother: There is also an evil side to the Jersey Devil which states that the creature was born of an extramarital affair between Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon Bonaparte and a lady of New Jersey. Joseph Bonaparte went to Europe and remained in New Jersey; this statement is false.
6. The 1909 Incident: There was a flurry of activity in the press in 1909 where many sightings and strange occurrences were reported in New Jersey and other states.
7. Cryptid or Myth: Satan is considered to be a creature which is also a part of folklore and tales and there is no scientific proof of its existence. It can be ranked as one of Bigfoot or Loch Ness Monster types.
8. Influence on Popular Culture: This is because a lot of books, movies, TV shows, and movies have been produced based on the Jersey Devil’s story. It has turned into a part of the American legend and still endures to grip the imagination of the American public.
The Devil is an interesting and exciting creature in a story even though there is no proof that the creature ever existed; the story combines history and legend to tell a tale of the extraordinary of human wisdom.
