Appalachia folklore

When you grow up sheltered in the shadows of the Appalachian Mountains, magic is all around you. My people came from across the world to these mountains and hollers: bringing with them a mixture of religions, demons, folklore, and wisdom. The mixture of these cultures, combined with the ever-present heady spirituality of the hills, which

Appalachian culture is full myths, monsters, and ghost stories. Read on to learn about the most famous Appalachian folklore stories and superstitions. | appalachian mountains | appalachian mountain range | appalachian people | appalachian legends | appalachian mountain folklore | appalachian mountains folklore | appalachian monsters | appalachian ghost stories | Appalachian mountains scary stories | appalachian superstitions | appalachian folktales | appalachian folk via @greenglobaltrvl

Articles on oral traditions, myths, old wives’ tales, fables, tall tales, legends, and ballad lore, back to 2006. Most recent articles appear first.

In your long hikes and woodland quests, have you ever heard some noise you can’t quite place? A growl, perhaps, or even a howl? Have you shuddered when leaves rustled or a twig snapped? Walking on your way home in dark hollers, did you have a creepy feeling that you were being watched? Have you