Fun Fact
Appalachian Haints: To ward off these spirits, residents traditionally painted porch ceilings 'haint blue' to trick ghosts into thinking it was the sky.
Chapter 1
Creatures of the deep woods
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Chapter 2
Haunted hills and ghost lights
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Chapter 3
Folk magic and mountain medicine
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Chapter 4
Rules of the ridges
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Master of Appalachian legends and folklore
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Fun Fact
Woolly worm festival: Banner Elk, North Carolina, hosts an annual Woolly Worm Festival where caterpillars race to predict the upcoming winter weather.
Glossary
mimic (noun)
A person or animal that imitates the behavior, voice, or actions of others. Blue Ridge legends warn that these entities imitate familiar voices to lure hikers off designated trails.
A person or animal that imitates the behavior, voice, or actions of others. Blue Ridge legends warn that these entities imitate familiar voices to lure hikers off designated trails.
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According to Appalachian weather lore, what does a wide black band on a woolly worm caterpillar predict?
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According to mountain weather lore, what does it mean if hornets build their nests high in the trees?
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What color is traditionally painted on Appalachian porch ceilings to ward off evil spirits?
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Which cultural group originally popularized the use of haint blue paint before it spread to Appalachia?
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What is the traditional warning in Appalachian folklore if you hear your name called in the woods?