MountainLore

This week we have a true story about a West Virginia man tried for murdering an old woman who he claimed had "witched" him, forcing him to fly her to the moon, among other things.

It's a fascinating look at the beliefs of the time about witches in that part or Appalachia.

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A man is murdered in the mountains of western North Carolina. The only clue to the killer is a mysterious path of dead vegetation that ends where the murdered man was found.

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Thanks so much for listening to our telling of these Appalachian tales.

Til next time, sweet dreams, podcast listeners...

Many years ago in the mountains of North Carolina, it's said an old woman who lived by herself in a cabin had the power to turn herself into an evil black cat.

Today we tell that tale.

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Over 160 years ago the historic Rotherwood Mansion in Kingsport, Tennessee, was sold to Joshua Phipps. Phipps property used slave labor, which he cruelly abused. In the end, though, it’s said he was paid back for all eternity for the abuse he gave out during his life.

Today we tell that tale from Appalachia.

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Over 160 years ago the historic Rotherwood Mansion in Kingsport, Tennessee, was sold to Joshua Phipps. Phipps property used slave labor, which he cruelly abused. In the end, though, it's said he was paid back for all eternity for the abuse he gave out during his life.

Today we tell that tale from Appalachia.

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Today we go back four years to again bring you the story of a beautiful antique bed with only one issue…it’s already occupied!

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Many of the tales told in these parts involve the railroads that served to haul goods into and coal and timber out of Appalachia.

Today we share two versions of one of those stories with you.

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Around the turn of the 20th century three sisters became involved in a women's college in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Rumors soon spread about the three being witches or demons.

They left Tennessee for another school in Christiansburg, Virginia, where things got much worse.

Today we tell a tale that's part true crime story and part folklore...

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Tales of witches, ghosts and demons abound in Appalachia.  Today we have a story that may have involved all three, and it’s a true story to boot!

Join us as we tell the true tale of Bertha Sybert from Lee County, Virginia, known in the 1930s as “Bouncing Bertha” for the nightly involuntary shake, rattle and roll of her bed caused, depending on who you asked, Bertha, a witch, a demon or a ghost.

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Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

Tales of witches, ghosts and demons abound in Appalachia. Today we have a story that may have involved all three, and it's a true story to boot!

Join us as we tell the true tale of Bertha Sybert from Lee County, Virginia, known in the 1930s as "Bouncing Bertha" for the nightly involuntary shake, rattle and roll of her bed caused, depending on who you asked, Bertha, a witch, a demon or a ghost.

You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Audible or on your favorite podcast app.

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners...