Oct. 19, 2025

EXPLORING THE MYTH OF THE POPE LICK MONSTER (KENTUCKY GOATMAN)

EXPLORING THE MYTH OF THE POPE LICK MONSTER (KENTUCKY GOATMAN)

There is an urban legend surrounding a very old but still used rairoad trestle in Kentucky which involves a mythical half-man, half-goatmonster that lures people onto the 100 foot-high  trestle where they are caught in the headlights of a fast-moving train and are left with a run,jump, or die response that usually ends in a quick death. 

The story of the non-existent monster, its appeal to youth, and its growing number of victims follows. 

Warning: do not chase this legend. 

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