S3, Ep. 11 - Appalachian Granny Witches: Who Were They?

During the mid-19th century, almost every mountaintop and holler in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina had its own local witch, known as the “Granny Witch.” Respected as a magical healer, she was seen as a rare gem. Hear the fascinating story of these beloved Granny Witches, who they were and what they did. Make sure to subscribe and follow! Listen now on Amazon, Apple Podcast, and Spotify Facebook, Instagram, Youtube = @sirensofthesupernatural Tiktok = @supernaturalsirens Send us your stories and questions at [email protected] Stay Spooky! Show Sources: https://gotmountainlife.com/granny-witches https://civilwartalk.com/threads/granny-witches.163824/ https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/appalachian-folk-magic https://www.tonyajewelblessing.com/post/2019/01/14/granny-witches https://www.healthline.com/health/poultice#ingredients https://www.healthline.com/health/home-remedies#ginger https://www.prevention.com/health/a20477585/35-all-time-favorite-natural-remedies/ https://www.pat-okeefe.com/