Devil
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Pocomoke ‘Old Tree’ and ‘Hanging Hole’ of Maryland
Pocomoke’s forest-lore cluster of spirits, devil pacts, and werewolf creatures.
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Mine Old Fields / Devil’s Stomping Ground of Maryland
Adjunct devil-place legend near Witch’s Rock.
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Dyer Brook Devil / Jack the Ripper Logger of Maine
A logger named Jack allegedly met the Devil at a special spot in the woods, escaped a deadly logjam after a flaming axe appeared, and then displayed uncanny powers that terrified coworkers.
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Robert Johnson Devil Bargain Legend – Mississippi
Visit Mississippi says Local Lore and Legends holds that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads in exchange for supernatural musical ability; a monument marks the location in Clarksdale.
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The Devil’s Highway
The “Devil’s Highway” moniker generally refers to the former U.S. Route 666 (now U.S. 191), known for urban legends rooted in its, “Number of the Beast” association. Tales include supernatural occurrences, ghostly hitchhikers, and high accident rates in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Note on Geographic Confusion: While I-84 passes through Utah (near the geological formation