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Brown Mountain Ghost Lights

Ghost Lights of Brown Mountain

In the dark skies above Brown Mountain, North Carolina, eerie ghost lights have been spotted in the night sky for over a century. To many eyewitnesses, the lights appear as glowing orbs that hover in the sky above the mountain before suddenly disappearing or soundlessly exploding. The first reported sighting of the Brown Mountain Lights […]

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Jack O'Lantern

The Tale of Stingy Jack and the Jack O’Lantern

The Tale of Stingy Jack and the Jack O’Lantern Jack O’Lantern legend goes back hundreds of years in Irish History. Many of the stories, center around Stingy Jack. Here’s the most popular story: Stingy Jack was a miserable old drunk who took pleasure in playing tricks on just about everyone: family, friends, his mother and […]

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Griffin

The Origin of the Griffin

The origins of Griffins are unclear and in the early Middle Ages their appearance is variable. By the 12th century it had become more regular, comprising the body of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. It was popular in heraldry, symbolising the intelligence of the eagle combined with the bravery and […]

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Appalachian

Virginia Devil Monkey

The Virginia Devil Monkey is another creature from the folklore of the Appalachian region. According to legend, the Devil Monkey is malevolent and dangerous, preying on humans. The Devil Monkey is said to be a medium-sized (3-5 feet or 1-1.5 meters), ape-like creature with powerful legs, 3-toed feet with sharp talons, and a thick tail. […]

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The Raven Mocker

The Raven Mocker is a creature from the folklore of Native American tribes in the Southeastern United States. According to legend, the Raven Mocker is a malevolent spirit that preys on the sick and dying. It’s said to take the form of a large bird with raven feathers and sharp talons or an old person. […]

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Appalachian Big Foot

The Silver Giant

The Appalachian Silver Giant is a creature from the folklore of the Appalachian region of North America. According to legend, this massive humanoid creature has shaggy silver fur and eyes that glow in the dark. It is described as being almost 10 feet (3 meters) tall and weighing over 500 pounds (227 kilograms), making it […]

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Legend Myth

The Smoke Wolf

According to legend, the Appalachian Smoke Wolf is a fierce predator that hunts at night and feeds on livestock, wildlife, and the occasional human unlucky enough to cross its path. Physical encounters with a Smoke Wolf are extremely rare, but those who have seen it describe it as a large, wolf-like creature with black fur […]

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Wampus Cat

The Wampus Cat

The Wampus cat is described as a large feline creature whose eyes are said to be able to drive those who see them to insanity. However, Cherokee folklore views the Wampus Cat as a protective spirit that defeated a demon called Ew’ah, a spirit of madness. This demon could drive anyone to madness with a […]

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Historic Bell Witch Cave

The story of the Bell Witch is one of the most popular examples of Appalachian Mountain folklore, and it began in Robertson County, Tennessee. To experience this Appalachian legend for yourself, visit the Historic Bell Witch Cave, which located in Adams TN. Crystal Rainbow Fluorite Slab Freeform Slice

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Mishipeshu

The Mishipeshu

According to Ojibwa and Algonquin tradition, the Mishipeshu is a cross between a mountain lion and a dragon, with horns and a prehensile tail made of copper. Also known as the Water Panther, the monster lives in the waters of Lake Superior. Depending on his variable mood, he might help you out with a problem […]

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