Many Ohio folktales spring forth from darkened woods. The claim is that wild territories harbor menacing creatures lying in wait. Kirtland’s legend of the Melonheads is no exception. Rumors abound of small, childlike humanoids with bulbous heads and jagged teeth. Unsuspecting motorists, left disabled on the side of country roads, are said to fall victim to their predatory attacks.It seems some cryptids aren’t shy at all.But that’s not all that’s strange about Kirtland’s reputation. Come hear the true story of a cult, born of religious zealotry. One former group of local residents found themselves ensnared by a very real evil force. The consequences proved deadly. Their impacts are felt yet today.Come explore these fiendish phenomena, real and imaginary, and what they have to teach us about ourselves.If you enjoy this episode, please rate, review and subscribe to Ohio Folklore on your chosen podcast platform. You can also find Ohio Folklore at:Ohiofolklore.comFacebook.com/ohiofolkloreAnd as always, keep wondering…