Southern Gothic - Legend of the Moon-Eyed People

Legend of the Moon-Eyed People

04/15/22 • 28 min

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Atop Fort Mountain, in the northwestern corner of Georgia, is an 885-foot-long rock wall that zigzags its way through the curves of the mountain. Though the ruins were constructed with stone from the surrounding region, the story behind it, when it was built, and by whom, remains a mystery. Theories arose to explain the structure’s origin, today most agree it was likely completed by Native people who lived in the area. But who were they?

Legend says that a unique, ancient race of people once inhabited the highlands of lower Appalachia– a group known simply as the Moon-Eyed People. Often, described as light-skinned, with blonde hair and blue eyes; they were uniquely handicapped by their inability to see during the day

The legend exists most prominently from the oral tradition of the Cherokee people, who purportedly encountered the ancient race upon their arrival to the region; however, the mystery as to who they were and where they went is far more complex.

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Twitter: @SoGoPodcast
Purchase the Feminine Macabre, Vol. 3.

This week’s episode concludes with a promo from the Unseen Paranormal Podcast.

Southern Gothic will be a vendor at the following upcoming events:

Haunted America Conference, Alton, IL - June 24-25, 2022
Dark History & Horror Convention, Champaign, IL - August 19-20, 2022
True Crime Podcast Festival, Dallas, TX - August 26-28, 2022

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We are excited to announce our first-ever live event! Join us down in Franklin, Tennessee at 7:00 pm on April 30th for a special Southern Gothic-style walking tour through the historic downtown area. We'll be discussing local history, legends, and folklore... and of course, we'll end up in a cemetery!
Book your spot today over at Franklin Walking Tours by signing up for the April 30th Grim & Ghostly Tour!
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According to Cherokee folklore, a deadly creature lives at the confluence of Valley and Hiwasee Rivers in Murphy, North Carolina. It is known simply as the Great Leech of Tlanusi’yĭ.

This week’s minisode, The Great Leech of Tlanusi’yĭ, is a companion to Legend of the Moon-Eyed People, released on April 15, 2022.