Stretching from Alabama and North Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian mountain range was formed millions of years ago before being settled by Native Americans and, later, Scots-Irish, English, German, and Polish immigrants.
Since settling in the mountains in the 18th and 19th centuries, Appalachian people have developed a unique blend of cultures that has its own way of thinking.
Have you ever stopped yourself before walking under a ladder? Or held your breath when you’re passing a cemetery?
Maybe you’ve even sped up on a mountain road at night, thinking you see glowing red eyes in the woods?
Appalachian culture is known for superstitions and legends like these. While they may not be as widely practiced today, these myths and mountain folklore were passed down by countless generations.
