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Appalachian Folklore | Why America’s Oldest Mountains Produce Its Creepiest Folklore (Patreon)

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2026-10-12 07:00:10
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We explore the terrifying myths and rules of Appalachian folklore, including Bigfoot, Mothman, the Bell Witch, mimics, and more.

You may have heard the stories and rules of these woods. The warnings, the omens, the tall tales. Creatures and cryptids that roam the isolated lands, attempting to lure you in with tricks in the darkness. These legends have been passed down for generations, but why? How are there so many unique anecdotes that come out of the same region? Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the monsters and myths embedded across Appalachian Folklore.

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AveryTate427

Love the podcast, I’ve been listening since day one! I actually grew up just a couple hours south of Brown Mountain. I would go camping there with my grandfather and my cousin. We would camp on the west side of Adams Mountain, which directly faces the east side of Brown Mountain. I distinctly remember my grandfather telling us about the lights. I’m pretty sure now that I made it up, but I feel like I remember seeing the lights one night. I’ve always loved hearing about it!

Dinkleberg65

I went through AIT with a guy from West Virginia and he told me a story about walking through the mountains with his family. He said that on their way back home it had started to get dark and they noticed they were being followed by a dog that looked like an old family dog that had passed away years prior, and it would whimper his name and his dad's name when they looked away from it. He still to this day thinks it was a skin walker.

JannieJ

I think the Appa-la-CH-a vs. Appa-lay-SH-a debate is if you're a Northerner vs. Southerner and that's why people get heated about it. Growing up in PA, we all said Appa-lay-SH-a. My Alabama cousins said Appa-la-CH-a. Then I'd jokingly ask if the mountains were even in their state. Also Im going to add another weird rule - I was always told to close the blinds/ draw the curtains at night but keep the porch light on. Something about being there for those in need but trying to keep out those who mean harm.

Craig

He do be caked up. 😂

Jace Kinder

Re: mountain range rivalling the Himalayas; New theory, aerial phenomena is ancient things appearing where they *were* a billion years ago, which is not as high anymore. Same as the ghosts walking thru walls coz the wall was a doorway when they died in that place, kinda thing.

TheoryOfRelativeTea

I also grew up south of Brown Mountain! The story I always heard was that the mountain was claimed by some settler and he and his family/posse killed a bunch of Cherokee in the area so the lights are the fires from their torches searching for the settler for revenge.

Ariella Mossman

I've also heard things like don't name your baby after someone who recently passed because the spirit will get confused. I'm not sure if that's a strictly Appalachian folk lore thing though.

Milkasaurous

I was waiting patiently for you to at least mention the Jersey Devil. You were smart, Trevor; you've appeased the beast....for now.

Jess

My theory about the light usage going into the woods is that it becomes prohibitively scarier for a child to them go into the woods. Kids are goofy and I can see a parent saying “ok fine go in the woods but you can’t bring a light OR talk/whistle” it’s just extra layers of “omg that is too scary to go do”

Maeve

can confirm, met him for my birthday this year! sadly they fixed the booty cheeks so you can’t put anything in them now lol

Maeve

i love how even after almost a full six years, Trevor still seems to have grave digging and grave robbing confused when it comes to mothman lol

Cody McRae

My great grandmother instilled 4 things in me. Don't whistle at night. If birds stop chirping, you need to leave. If you hear someone call your name, no you didn't. Never trust the I.R.S. I think the last one might have had something to do with her brother's moonshine operation, but it's still good advice.

Craig

Met him on my birthday this year too. 😂 They had a quarter wedged in there if you zoom. Lol