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The Moonlit Road PodcastAuthor: The Moonlit Road, LLC
Welcome to The Moonlit Road Podcast, broadcasting from the American South where strange folktales infuse the humid air, and ghost stories are as common as fireflies on a summer night. So light a lantern and pull up a chairjust don't forget to keep an eye on the shadows. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a storytelling journey along the South's mysterious backroads. The Moonlit Road Podcast unearths classic campfire tales, forgotten ghost stories, and odd legends, whispered across time from one generation to the next. Each episode features gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists sharing the most memorable stories from the bayous of Louisiana to the mountains of Appalachia. If you crave the peculiar and otherworldly folklore of the American South, and the rich, eerie tapestry of the South's haunted past, then come on in and listen for a spell. We promise to keep a light on for youjust in case. We explore: Classic ghost stories from historic plantations and forgotten battlefields. Folklore and critters like the Bell Witch, Boo Hag, and the Plat Eye. Voodoo legends and Hoodoo practices from New Orleans and beyond. Appalachian haints and mountain mysteries. Timeless tales of strange historical events and unexplained phenomena. Join the thousands of listeners who have walked The Moonlit Road for years. New episodes are released periodically. Subscribe now and let the Southern spirits guide you! For even more stories not found on the podcast, visit our website at https://themoonlitroad.com. Language: en Genres: Arts, Drama, Fiction, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Why do these biting insects plague us so? This Southern legend - an ancient tale originally from the Tlingit people of Alaska - tells of a giant, a bloodthirsty heart, and a vengeful curse. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the 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 "Where Mosquitoes Came From" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Veronica Byrd Audio Production: Henry Howard ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
