Appalachian superstitions

Dec 5, 2020 - Superstitions and facts behind them.

How do we navigate the spiritual landscape of our unique bioregions while honoring both our own ancestry and the history of the land and its people?

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As the diversely ethnic settlers came into the Appalachian region, a detailed system of folklore was developed by combining signs, superstitions, omens, music, stories and beliefs. This system was passed down orally through the years and practiced as a way of keeping the folklore alive. I've heard many of these stories and beliefs while growing up and while I would not consider myself a superstitious person, the possible outcomes of not abiding by these rituals will inevitably worm its way…

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Appalachian superstitions

A reader asked me to write a post about the superstitions and related things I knew about. Over the years I've been writing this blog, I've actually written a lot of posts on the topic of folklore, superstitions, and so on. So here is a list of some of them; bookmark it and then you can come back to find the quick fix for whatever situation you might find yourself facing in the future! This is the tip of the iceberg, of course. For every human activity and every natural phenomena, there are…

Appalachian culture is full of myths, monsters, and ghost stories. Read on for the most famous Appalachian folklore stories and superstitions.

That people would understand that Jesus is the person they were made by and made for.

Are your premises safe against haints, furies & other such ornery spirits? Seen a sudden upsurge of bottles dangling upside down in trees?