The Legend of Mothman Grows

The transcript explores the Mothman phenomenon, starting with eyewitness accounts of a mysterious creature with red eyes and large wings. Public intrigue and media coverage fueled the legend, leading to mass hysteria in Point Pleasant. The Silver Bridge collapse in 1967, which resulted in numerous deaths, was linked to Mothman sightings. The legend of the Curse of Cornstalk was also examined. Natural explanations, such as sandhill cranes and owls, were proposed, alongside theories of hoaxes and pranks. The Mothman story remains a blend of myth, psychology, and possible natural phenomena.

What was the initial public reaction to the Mothman sightings?

• Indifference and skepticism

• Curiosity and hunting expeditions

• Fear and evacuation

• Celebration and festivals

What event is believed to have ended the Mothman sightings in the 1960s?

• A local festival

• A severe storm

• A government investigation

• The collapse of a bridge

What psychological phenomenon is suggested to explain the Mothman sightings?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Confirmation bias

• Mass hysteria

• Groupthink

Which bird was proposed as a natural explanation for the Mothman sightings?

• Great horned owl

• Peregrine falcon

• Sandhill crane

• Bald eagle

What environmental factor was considered as a cause for the Mothman sightings?

• Illegal hunting

• Chemical contamination

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

Which bird is known for its dramatic eyeshine that could explain the Mothman's red eyes?

• Snowy owl

• Barred owl

• Screech owl

• Barn owl

What other explanation was considered for the Mothman phenomenon besides natural causes?

• A meteorological event

• A new species discovery

• A local prankster

• A government experiment