It’s good to know what’s out there if you plan on visiting the Appalachian Mountains anytime soon. I think this is one of the most interesting locations as far as myths and legends go. It is rife with mythology and legends of the people indigenous to this area, as well as being filled with the colorful stories of the mostly Scots, Irish, and German settlers. Not to mention, there’s all those first hand accounts of experiences from wide-eyed traumatized travelers.
So grab a cuppa’ and lets dive in…
Several cryptids are said to reside in the Appalachian Mountains, some of which are described in folklore as potentially dangerous or unsettling…
Momo Skunk Ape Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp Poke Lick Monster Puckwudgies Frog Man The Yowie Rougarou Crosswick Monster Bessie, Lake Eerie Monster Minerva Monster
The Mogollon Monster is a legendary cryptid creature, often described as a large, hairy, ape-like being, said to inhabit the pine-covered hills of the Mogollon Rim in north-central Arizona, similar to Bigfoot…
In South Jersey and Philadelphia folklore in the United States, the Jersey Devil, also known as the Leeds Devil, is a legendary creature said to inhabit the forests of the Pine Barrens in South Jersey….
The Beast of Bray Road, is the name given to a wolf-like creature reported to have been witnessed in or near Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin. The creature has become a part of Wisconsin folklore and has been the subject of multiple books, documentaries, and a 2005 horror film…
The Flatwoods monster (aka… the Braxton County monster, Braxie, or the Phantom of Flatwoods), in West Virginia folklore, is a creature reported to have been sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, on September 12, 1952, after a bright light crossed the night sky. Investigators now suggest the light was a meteor and the creature was a barn owl perched in a tree with shadows making it appear to be a large humanoid…
It was fascinating researching this plot of land in Utah that has become nortorious for the paranormal/supernatural activity experienced there. What happened to the Sherman family? Are the cattle mutilations connected to UFO activity? What is perpetrating the poltergiest activity inside the house? Why is this ranch off limits to the general public?
The following videos are just the beginning. I have several projects planned for this channel, which is going to focus on spiritualism, urban legends, the paranormal and supernatural, cryptids, myths and legends, and the unknown.
Enjoy the following five videos, and you might want to leave the lights on.
Bloody MaryYou’ve seen it in movies a million times. There’s a group of teen-age girls at a slumber party all standing in a darkened bathroom ahead of a mirror. They egg one girl on… “Do it! Go ahead, do it!” She faces the mirror, and in a frightened trembly voice says, “Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary…” And then mayhem follows. Who is Bloody Mary?
History and legend gives us three possiblities: Queen Mary I, Mary Worth, and Elizabeth Bathory. Who are these women, and what might give them claim to Bloody Mary fame?
Shadow PeopleYou’ve seen them, that quick flicker of movement from a dark figure lurking in your peripheral vision. When you notice them, they move faster, scurrying to remain hidden. What are they? Where do they come from? Are they real? What did I see?
Black-eyed Children (BEKS)They’re just kids asking for help, you think, until you see their eyes, and you are consumed with a sense of overwhelming dread.
The Ouija BoardSo, how do you feel about ouija boards? Are you afraid of them? Do you love them? Do you use them? Do you think they’re evil, or do you find them an interesting and useful divination tool to use for spirit contact? What’s your take on the Ouija Board?
Soul Walk-insCan “other” souls inhabit a recently deceased body? Can a soul “move into” a body that is already inhabited by the original soul? Could the phenomenon of “walk-ins” explain Multiple Personality Disorder?
It’s Sunday morning and I’m blogging again, this is becoming a habit, quite a relaxing one with a cup of Sunday morning coffee. Today I’m chasing cryptids, online only… follow the link:
Magickal Connections 