The Legend of the Moon-eyed People

EPISODE · Feb 25, 2023 · 10 MIN

The Legend of the Moon-eyed People

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

Years before European settlers moved into Appalachia, native tribes from Alabama to Ohio spoke of going to war with a mysterious race of pale-skinned people who were so sensitive to sunlight they only came out at night. These "moon-eyed" people were forced from Alabama into North Carolina, then to Tennessee and Kentucky before being driven out west of the Mississippi River.Today we tell the legend of the Moon-eyed People.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app.Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing our stories with your friends.

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