Boo Hag Blues: The Horrifying Haint of the Lowcountry

Join our Patreon!Join Emily and Caroline in this episode of 'Live Laugh Lore' as they dive into the eerie world of Gullah folklore by uncovering the legend of the Boo Hag. From exploring historical ties between Charleston, Savannah, and the Gullah Geechee people to delving into spine-chilling tales of skinless spirits and their terrifying nocturnal activities, this episode blends rich cultural heritage with supernatural intrigue. The hosts also discuss the nuances of what makes someone truly evil, the unique characteristics of the Boo Hag, and ways to ward off these sinister beings. Buckle up for a magical and bizarre journey through myths, legends, and everything in between!Sources:https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/charleston/#9-intro-charlestonhttps://glc.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/origin%20of%20the%20Gullah.pdfhttps://www.beaufortsc.org/things-to-do/gullah-culture/https://ldhi.library.cofc.edu/exhibits/show/hidden-voices/enslaved-womens-cultural-lives/lowcountry-gullah-geechee-culthttps://digital.kenyon.edu/gullah_religion.html#:~:text=Helena%20churches%20commonly%20express%20their%20Pentecostal%20beliefs,emphasizing%20the%20work%20of%20the%20Holy%20Spirit;https://www.blacksouthernbelle.com/www-blacksouthernbelle-com-gullah-geechee-folk-rituals-hoodoo-voodoo-and-conjuring/https://www.frivolouscomma.com/the-boo-hag-a-feminists-travel-guide-through-southern-folklore-2/https://charlestonterrors.com/boo-hags-haint-blue-vampires-of-the-lowcountry-the-paint-that-stops-them/https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/ghosts/the-boo-hag-sleep-paralysis-demon-of-the-carolinashttps://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/s/HtIIbt2Wm7