In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we journey into the deep folklore of Southern Appalachia to explore the legend of the mysterious Moon Eyed People. Described in Cherokee oral traditions as pale, nocturnal beings who could not tolerate sunlight, these strange figures have remained one of the most debated and enigmatic legends connected to the mountains of western North Carolina.

We examine the origins of the stories, the historical theories surrounding who or what the Moon Eyed People may have been, and why tales of these mysterious beings have persisted for generations throughout the Appalachian region. From ancient myths to possible lost civilizations, the legend continues to blur the line between history, folklore, and the unexplained.