The Pope Lick Monster is a cryptid, legend and myth all tied up in one, even adding the potential ghost stories due to the large number of deaths that have occurred on or around the bridge associated with this creature. In Louisville, Kentucky, the legend of the Pope Lick Monster is known by many, with many different origin stories or beliefs. Join us as we dive into those origin stories and the real stories that have happened here.

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• https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/pope-lick-monster-legend-ky/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster
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