Ep. 123 - Appalachian Overview - Witches, Aliens, and Closed Traditions

Our hosts explore a variety of folklore from the Appalachian Mountains. Tracey dives into the folklore of the Bell Witch, the Brown Mountain Lights, and the Flat Woods Monster. Rowan tells a story about the Cryptid Community Convention and discusses some of the reasons why non-indigenous people aren’t welcome to say the name of the W.

Sources

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witch

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monster

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenoo

Wboy

https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/paranormal-w-va-the-flatwoods-monster/

ARC gov

https://www.arc.gov/about-the-appalachian-region/

TSU

https://eastern.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2021/05/Appalachian-Folklore-Stories-lesson.pdf

Science Survey

https://thesciencesurvey.com/features/2023/03/14/the-spine-chilling-stories-of-appalachia/#

Appalachian Free Press

https://appalachianfreepress.com/some-appalachian-superstitions/

Nat Geo

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/appalachian-mountains-ancient-geology-modern-horror-stories?loggedin=true&rnd=1705338719079

Heritage Herald

https://heritageherald.com/2023/05/12/appalachian-urban-legends-the-scary-truth/

The Kayseean

https://thekayseean.com/life-and-culture/appalachian-folklore-part-1-beings-and-creatures/

The Collector

https://www.thecollector.com/appalachian-folk-stories-scary/

Blue Ridge Outdoors

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/features/appalachian-legends/

Blue Ridge Travel Guide

https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/appalachian-folklore-and-superstitions/

WVU

https://extension.wvu.edu/files/d/4e84a308-8300-4eab-8276-dc3604879000/wlg-534-appalachian-folklore-digital.pdf

WV Public Radio

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