In the quiet village of Mawnan Smith, nestled amidst the lush countryside of Cornwall, there lurked a creature of legend and mystery - the Owlman. Tales of this mystical being had trickled down through the village for generations, whispered around hearthfires and exchanged in hushed tones on moonlit nights, at one point there wasn’t a soul who wouldn't have heard of the Owlman and his razor sharp talons. It is said that the first recorded sighting of the Owlman occurred in April of 1976, when two young girls, June and Vicky Melling, were camping in the woods near Mawnan Old Church. As dusk settled over the landscape, the sisters were startled by a strange, bird-like figure perched atop the church tower. Its large, luminous eyes glowed in the fading light, and its feathered wings stretched out ominously against the darkening sky. Terrified by this larger than usual bird-like creature, the girls fled back to the safety of their tent, where they spent a sleepless night haunted by the memory of the creature they had seen.
News of the girls' encounter spread quickly throughout the village, sparking a flurry of speculation and curiosity among the locals. Some dismissed the story as a mere figment of the girls' imagination, while others believed it to be a harbinger of doom, a supernatural entity coming to wreak havoc upon the peaceful village. Over the years, sightings of the Owlman became increasingly frequent, with reports describing a creature that stood over six feet tall, with the body of a man and the head of an owl. Just like your usual barn owl It was said to possess the ability to fly silently through the night, his eerie cries echoing across the moors and woodlands of Cornwall. Despite efforts to capture photographic evidence or track the creature's movements, the Owlman remained elusive, a shadowy presence lurking just beyond the reach of human understanding. Some believed it to be a guardian spirit, watching over the ancient church and its surrounding graveyard, while others feared it as a malevolent force, capable of bringing misfortune and despair to those who crossed its path. To this day, the legend of the Owlman of Mawnan Smith endures, captivating the imagination of locals and visitors alike. Whether a figment of folklore or a real-life entity cloaked in mystery, the Owlman serves as a reminder of the enduring power of myth and the primal fear that lurks within the shadows of the unknown. And so, the tale of the Owlman lives on, whispered among the windswept moors and echoing through the ancient halls of Mawnan Old Church, a silent sentinel watching over the secrets of Cornwall's darkest nights. Have you visited Cornwall recently? Did you see the Owlman? Oceans of Love |
AuthorCharlie Edwards - Light Code Weaver - Land Healer - Wisht Witch |