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Appalachian Folklore Unveiled

Mysterious Happenings of Folk Spirits and Mystic Shades from the Ancient Foothills

by Darkness Prevails
Carman Carrion
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Step behind the veil of a rarely accessed culture with terrifying and mysterious ghost stories and lore as old and deeply enriched as the Appalachian Mountains themselves.
Hosts of the leading, ever-popular horror podcast network, Eeriecast, guide the reader through the winding trails and thick forests of Appalachia, encountering the ghosts, creepy creatures, paranormal sounds, and mysterious mists that cloak and roam this rarely-accessed region. With an emphasis on the rich history and deep cultural roots that haunt the folklore unique to Appalachia, Darkness Prevails and Carman Carrion illuminates the darkest and creepiest stories that have shaped a cryptic and essential aspect of Americana, including:
  • Wampus Cat
  • The Nûñnë'hï
  • The Story of Spearfinger
  • The Ghosts of Shut-in Creek
  • The Scorched Man
  • and more that demonstrate the tapestry of cultures that make up Appalachia, including Indigenous Native American-, colonial European-, and African American-influenced lore.

    • Artful illustrations of each eerie story take this compilation beyond the ordinary, bringing to life the ghosts, monsters, and cryptids of the Appalachian Trail.

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    • Release date

      October 8, 2024

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9780760389898

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9780760389898
        • File size: 20859 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Booklist

        September 15, 2024
        This slight volume does a creditable job of pulling together superstitions, folk tales, spooky stories, and tales of unworldly happenings gathered from areas spanning the length of the Appalachian Mountains. Brief but informative introductory chapters offer overviews of the area's cultural history, identifying the indigenous peoples, waves of European settlers, and enslaved individuals who moved into specific locations, bringing various customs, cuisine, and spiritual beliefs. Subsequent chapters review major, recurring themes found within interpretations of omens, signs, dreams, and spectral visitors and muse about possible origins. There are lists of superstitions associated with everyday items like mirrors and brooms and detailed descriptions of various cryptids, ranging from Moon-Eyed People to Wampus Cats to the Mothman of Mason County, all presented within the context of where they're most likely to appear, what they're after, and how best to get away from them. Occasional legends and tales are woven throughout the narrative, adding to the folksy, informal tone. This specialized collection is probably best suited for local-history and comprehensive folklore collections, but beware: it does make for some pretty irresistible perusing.

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    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

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    • English

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