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Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

How America Makes Its Monsters: Folklore, Place and Creatures

  • The Faculty Club · Columbus
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OSU Humanities Institute Publisher / Host OSU Humanities Institute
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How America Makes Its Monsters: Folklore, Place and Creatures
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Settle in for an in-person look at how Mothman, Sasquatch and Chupacabra sightings become regional legends.
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This in-person event invites the general public to explore American monster lore.


How America Makes Its Monsters: Folklore, Place and the Creatures We Call Our Own

Ever wonder how cryptids like the Mothman, Bigfoot and Frogman become local legends? Dive into the world of American monster lore with folklorist David J. Puglia. You'll discover how extraordinary encounters, bizarre sightings and practical jokes transform through digital media, local festivals and pop culture into iconic symbols of regional pride. Join us to explore what happens when communities start hunting for these creature legends and claiming them as their own.

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The Faculty Club, 181 South Oval Mall, Columbus, United States

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