Long before it became a local legend or a hockey team mascot, the Jersey Devil was terrorizing the pine-scented woods of southern New Jersey. In this episode, we trace the tale from its murky colonial origins, including the infamous Leeds family and their alleged cursed 13th child, all the way through centuries of sightings, hoaxes, and folklore. Was it a demon, a deformed child, or just a case of 18th-century mudslinging gone wild? We’ll untangle fact from fiction, explore how the creature became a permanent resident of American myth, and find out why people are still searching the Pine Barrens for something with wings, hooves, and a face only a mother could love.New Episodes: Mon/Wed/Fri (If people enjoy, and feedback via reviews and ratings is good, will release daily)Request an episode: [email protected] History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.

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