Story:

“There is one that I think only people from Jersey know that’s about the Jersey Devil. He was this guy born a long time ago, and he was the 13th child, which made him cursed. Over time he turned into this ugly creature and grew wings and hooves and stuff and he flew away from his home. People say he flies around in the forest in New Jersey and kills people.” 

Context:

My informant is from New Jersey and claims that this is a common local legend. He does not remember where he first heard this legend. He believes that most of his family is aware of the legend, and a handful of his friends from home would recognize it, too. 

Final Thoughts: 

This is an example of a legend closely associated with a specific location, allowing a group of people to connect over it. This legend also serves as a cautionary story, and could be used to warn people from venturing into dangerous forests.