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/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Diamonds in My Coal bucket: Appalachian Word of the Week -- HAINTSSouthern traditions designed to repel haints and spirits29 Southern superstitions we dare not questionLife Expectancy From Prehistory to 1800 to TodayAppalachia | Encyclopedia.comSome Common Folklore and Superstitions Held Among Mountain Folk | Blind Pig and The AcornAppalachian Urban Legends: The Scary Truth? – The Heritage HeraldInteresting Weather Lore | Blind Pig and The AcornHaints: Ghosts and evil spirits from the old south – Keith Dotson PhotographyHistory of the Gullah Culture - Pawleys IslandWe hold our own: protecting hearth and home in the Appalachias  – Holy Stones and Iron BonesSuperstition in Southern Appalachia - Smoky Mountain LivingFolklore or Forecast?: How Appalachian Culture Predicts and Conjures the Weather – Holy Stones and Iron BonesSome Appalachian superstitions - Appalachian HistoryAPPALACHIAN SUPERSTITIONS - The Applewood ManorTailypo: Appalachian Ohio native shares spooky folktale this HalloweenAppalachian Folklore, Monsters and SuperstitionsThe Appalachian Culture & History of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Blue Ridge Mountains Travel GuideAppalachian Mountain Roots: Signs,...