The Virginia Devil Monkey is another creature from the folklore of the Appalachian region. According to legend, the Devil Monkey is malevolent and dangerous, preying on humans.
The Devil Monkey is said to be a medium-sized (3-5 feet or 1-1.5 meters), ape-like creature with powerful legs, 3-toed feet with sharp talons, and a thick tail. It’s known for its incredible strength and agility and can move quickly through the trees and over rugged terrain.
The legend of the Virginia Devil Monkey supposedly originates from sightings of unknown primates in the Appalachian region. The creature’s ferocity and viciousness quickly became the subject of local folklore, with many claiming to have seen the Devil Monkey attacking and killing livestock and humans.
