In this episode of Steeped in Lore, we follow one of the oldest and most mysterious legends in the Appalachian Mountains—the story of the Moon-Eyed People.

Described as short, pale-skinned, light-haired, and blue-eyed, these elusive figures were said to see poorly in daylight but thrive under the moon. Cherokee stories tell of their expulsion, ancient stone walls in Georgia may be their handiwork, and a strange artifact in Murphy, NC could be their likeness.

Were they early Welsh explorers, pre-Cherokee inhabitants, or something else entirely? Pour yourself a warm drink and step into a tale where history and myth blur under silver moonlight.

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From Cherokee legends of vengeance to wartime government experiments and small-town newspaper chaos—this week we’re tracking the eerie, elusive creature known as the Wampus Cat.

Is she a cursed woman wrapped in cougar skin? A demon-slayer named Running Deer? Or something far more flesh-and-blood, with claws sharp enough to gut livestock and a howl that chills your spine? Join us as we wander through North Carolina woods, West Virginia hills, and Alabama conspiracy theories in search of the truth behind this half-cat, half-woman guardian of the dark.

🫖 Stay curious. Sip something warm. And don’t follow the footprints with claws.

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Step beyond the crumbling walls of West Virginia’s most haunted asylum. In this chilling episode of Steeped in Lore, we journey through the twisted history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum — from Civil War gold heists and overcrowded wards to cruel medical experiments and the restless spirits left behind.

Discover the horrifying “treatments” once considered cutting-edge, the personal tragedies that echo through the halls, and the paranormal encounters that keep investigators returning year after year. Hear the stories of Lily, The Creeper, the Shadow People, and the eerie figure known only as “The Sly Man.”

This is not just a ghost story. It’s a warning from the past—and maybe, from something still waiting in the dark.

🫖 Stay curious. Sip something warm. And steep yourself in the strange.

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In this chilling collection of true (or true-ish) Reddit tales, we sip something warm and steep ourselves in the modern folklore of West Virginia and Tennessee. From a silent figure creeping on a couple… to inexplicable panther sightings in regions where they shouldn't exist… to a haunting woman who spreads dream and doom — this episode is a spooky slow burn.

Grab your mug, dim the lights, and prepare to question what's really out there.

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A one-eyed dragon-bird hybrid with tentacles and a thirst for blood? That’s just the beginning. In this deep dive, we uncover the chaotic history of the Snallygaster — a creature born from German settler folklore that spiraled into newspaper hysteria, Prohibition-era coverups, and deeply racist fear-mongering.

From moonshine explosions to presidential hunting rumors, and even a headline that read “The Colored People Are in Great Danger,” this story reveals how cryptids can be used not just for storytelling, but for control, manipulation, and spectacle.

Mickeeley guides us through over 200 years of Snallygaster lore, while Xavier reacts to the wildest details ever spilled in an episode.

This one’s unsettling, unhinged, and unforgettable.

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Tucked in the ancient hills of Appalachia are tiny stone crosses — rare, mystical, and steeped in sorrow and magic. In this episode, we trace the origins of fairy crosses, or staurolite crystals, and the legends they carry. Are they the crystallized tears of heartbroken fairies? Or the sacred remnants of Cherokee grief along the Trail of Tears?

Mickeeley shares the stories passed down through generations — from protective talismans to presidential good luck charms — while Xavier reacts to the strange intersections of geology, folklore, and heartache.

Sip something warm, and hold tight to your cross — this one’s a mix of beauty and ache.

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Deep in the Pisgah National Forest, mysterious lights flicker above the ridgeline — glowing orbs that have baffled scientists, terrified locals, and inspired legends for centuries. Are they ghostly lanterns of mourning Cherokee women? Gas-based aliens from Venus? Or something else entirely?

In this premiere episode, Mickeeley takes us to the eerie overlook at Brown Mountain, where sightings stretch back to the 1800s — and the stories only get stranger. With Xavier along for the ride, we dive into folklore, eyewitness accounts, and one truly bizarre alien romance.

Grab your tea. We’re spilling the lore.

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