The Jersey Devil is a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Descriptions of the creature vary, but it is often depicted as having the body of a kangaroo, the head of a goat, bat-like wings, and a long, forked tail. The legend dates back to the 18th century and is rooted in local folklore. According to the stories, the Jersey Devil was born to a woman named Mother Leeds, who cursed her thirteenth child. Sightings of the creature have been reported over the years, leading to various investigations and a lasting place in American folklore.