In 1735, deep within the shadowy New Jersey Pine Barrens, a mysterious birth took place. A haggard mother brought forth a creature with the head of a dragon—at least, that's how the legend goes. But is there more to the story? In this episode, we unravel the origins of the Jersey Devil, separating myth from reality.
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New Jersey Pine Barrens - Wikipedia
Baseball Rubbing Mud - Wikipedia
Jersey Devil - Mythical Encyclopedia
Legend of the New Jersey Devil | The New Jersey Historical Society (jerseyhistory.org)
Japheth Leeds (1682-1748) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree
Man and the Biosphere Programme - Wikipedia
American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore
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