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There are many fascinating and interesting mythical figures and creatures that have stories and tales that never fail to catch my attention. The Jersey devil, a legendary mythical creature from the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, has always captured many individuals imagination and thoughts, as well as mine. According to this folklore, the Jersey Devil was a creature with a horse like head, hooves, wings like a bat, and a forked tail. The Jersey Devil was the 13th born child of Deborah Leeds in 1735, and was transformed into a monster like beast creature. He is known to terrorize many individuals in the area, and many individuals over the centuries have reported sighting of him. There are several theories and opinions that suggest this tale to be just a story created to scare off settlers and discourage any exploration in areas with forests. The true reasoning behind this tale is unknown, but the Jersey Devil is still a symbol and folklore of New Jersey, and individuals are still fascinated and questioned by the unknown. Overall, some versions of the Jersey Devil legend may show that it was a curse placed on the child by the mother who wished for her unborn child to become a devil, while other versions may suggest that it is a tale told to frighten individuals that wished to settle in the area and explore mysterious forest. It is unknown and continues to remain a mystery that many individuals believe in to this day.