| LC control no. | sh2011001461 |
|---|---|
| Topical heading | Jersey Devil (Monster) |
| Variant(s) | Leeds Devil (Monster) |
| See also | Monsters--New Jersey |
| Found in | Work cat.: 2007700226: Tales of the Jersey devil, 2005-08-23: lecture flyer (Jersey Devil; also known as the Leeds Devil, is a typical feature of south Jersey folklore. To some, he is an unknown beast, a cryptozoological specimen living in a remote area; to others, a supernatural monster, and to still others, a campfire tale, a spooky feature of camping trips to the New Jersey Pines) Monstropedia website, viewed 03/24/11: (Jersey Devil; a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens in southern NJ, often described as a bipedal creature with hooves, but there are many variations) Mysterious creatures: a guide to cryptozoology, 2002: p. 256 (Jersey Devil; Flying humanoid of the eastern United States. Variant name: Leeds devil. Physical description: Length, 3-11 ft. Alligator skin. Head like that of a horse, ram, or dog. Horns. Large eyes. Batlike wings, 2 feet wide. Small front legs with paws. Cloven hooves. Long tail. Distribution: Southern New Jersey; eastern Pennsylvania; Delaware) |
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