An allegedly real picture of a devil-like creature called "The Jersey Devil", 2015

An allegedly real picture of a devil-like creature called "The Jersey Devil", 2015

This picture is claimed to be a real picture of the "Jersey Devil", which is a creature which is of devil origin which haunts the forest of Pine Barrens in South Jersey, USA. The origin of the creature is a famous part of Jersey folklore. According to the legend, a woman named Jane Leeds was a mother of 12 children, who discovered that she was pregnant for the 13th time. She was distraught as she did not want the baby and cursed the unborn child. She is said to have screamed "Let it be the devil!” in response to the news, as her husband was an alcoholic who could not support their large and expanding family. On a stormy night in 1735, Leeds gave birth to a baby boy, who then transformed into a creature with wings, which has been described as goat or kangaroo-like. It then flew up the chimney and into the forest. For those who don't know, in Christian culture, goats can be interpreted as symbols of the devil or evil. The number 13 is seen as an unlucky number within Christianity. This goes back to the last supper of Jesus Christ. During his last meal before he was executed, Jesus was accompanied by his 1Apostles (followers), however, the 13th person there was Judas, the man who betrayed Jesus, which led to his execution. The creature is said to kill animals and eat children, as well as having a "blood-curdling scream". The creature also destroys natural features, such as poisoning rivers and burning edible plants. It is said to walk on its hind legs and it is 6 feet tall. The Pine Barrens at this time had an eerie reputation. Known for its silence and long shadows, it was also home to social outcasts, but more particularly, gangs would settle and hide in the woods while robbing people who passed through. Murderers were also rumoured to have lurked in the forest while hiding from authorities. Today, the creature is a well-known oddity in Southern Jersey. In 2015, a man sent this photo to a local newspaper and claimed it was authentic. I am not claiming that this is real, I am just sharing it for entertainment purposes. Photographer: unknown Source: Pineland Alliance

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