This week’s discussion dives into the eerie legend of the Goatman, a half man, half goat creature that haunts various regions of North America. From Maryland’s infamous ax-wielding terror to Texas’s spectral figure haunting Old Alton Bridge, the Goatman embodies primal fears and urban legends that have captivated communities for decades. With roots in ancient mythology, the Goatman’s unsettling presence taps into humanity’s fears of the unknown, particularly in dark, isolated places. Eyewitness accounts reveal a range of terrifying encounters, from shadowy figures lurking in the woods to unsettling noises that chill the spine. As the legend continues to grow, it raises the question: is the Goatman a cryptid, an urban legend, or a reflection of our deepest fears?