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Today's episode is a bit of a lighter one, focusing on Appalachian folklore. Tons of superstitions, omens, and general haint prevention filtered in to early Appalachian culture via the Scotch-Irish, German, and African settlers. Much of this folklore is still present in the area to this day and greatly influences daily life and belief.
Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.
To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia
Submit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com
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Diamonds in My Coal bucket: Appalachian Word of the Week -- HAINTS
Southern traditions designed to repel haints and spirits
29 Southern superstitions we dare not question
Life Expectancy From Prehistory to 1800 to Today
Some Common Folklore and Superstitions Held Among Mountain Folk | Blind Pig and The Acorn
Appalachian Urban Legends: The Scary Truth? – The Heritage Herald
Interesting Weather Lore | Blind Pig and The Acorn
Haints: Ghosts and evil spirits from the old south – Keith Dotson Photography
History of the Gullah Culture - Pawleys Island
We hold our own: protecting hearth and home in the Appalachias – Holy Stones and Iron Bones
Superstition in Southern Appalachia - Smoky Mountain Living
Some Appalachian superstitions - Appalachian History
APPALACHIAN SUPERSTITIONS - The Applewood Manor
Tailypo: Appalachian Ohio native shares spooky folktale this Halloween
Appalachian Folklore, Monsters and Superstitions
The Appalachian Culture & History of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide
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Today's episode is a bit of a lighter one, focusing on Appalachian folklore. Tons of superstitions, omens, and general haint prevention filtered in to early Appalachian culture via the Scotch-Irish, German, and African settlers. Much of this folklore is still present in the area to this day and greatly influences daily life and belief.
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Diamonds in My Coal bucket: Appalachian Word of the Week -- HAINTS
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Some Common Folklore and Superstitions Held Among Mountain Folk | Blind Pig and The Acorn
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Haints: Ghosts and evil spirits from the old south – Keith Dotson Photography
History of the Gullah Culture - Pawleys Island
We hold our own: protecting hearth and home in the Appalachias – Holy Stones and Iron Bones
Superstition in Southern Appalachia - Smoky Mountain Living
Some Appalachian superstitions - Appalachian History
APPALACHIAN SUPERSTITIONS - The Applewood Manor
Tailypo: Appalachian Ohio native shares spooky folktale this Halloween
Appalachian Folklore, Monsters and Superstitions
The Appalachian Culture & History of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide
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