The Barefoot Woman

They say even the Devil can't break a happy home alone. Dive into 'The Barefoot Woman,' a classic African-American folktale from Alabama. When a couple's happiness irritates the Devil, he enlists a clever woman to sow the seeds of suspicion. A witty and wicked tale of trickery and temptation. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Barefoot Woman" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey and Evelyn McCray Storyteller: Evelyn McCray Music: Barbara Panter Audio Production: Henry Howard Photography by Jon Kownacki The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.