Category: Cryptids and other Strange Beasts

Posted on

The Devil Dog and the Broken Toe

Many years ago, it’s said, a man who lived up between Norton and Pound, Virginia, was surprised by a strange dog standing in his kitchen when he returned home one night. That encounter led to not only a broken toe but to a neverending search which consumed this man for the rest of his life.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the MountainLore podcast; that way, you won’t miss any of our tales! We’re on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or on your favorite podcast app.

Thanks for listening to our tales from Appalachia!

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Posted on

The Running Rattlesnake of Bear Creek

Once upon a time a man, Brother Johnny as he was known, decided to throw a party, with moonshine being part of the festivities. Brother Johnny invited several friends to this get together, including a young man and his wife from over the mountain. This couple took off for Brother Johnny’s place and rode for hours, until they stopped at a farm along the way.

That stopover led to the wife having more excitement than she’d had in all the rest of her life.

Today we tell that tale.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the MountainLore poddast on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any of our stories.

By the way, we’re also on TikTok @storiesofappalachia and on Instagram @storyappalachia with short video tales for you enjoyment. Come on over and follow us there!

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Posted on

Sheepsquatch

What, dear listeners, has wooly fur, goat horns and a naked possum tail?

A critter/cryptid known as the White Thing, or, as we’d prefer to call it, the Sheepsquatch.

Join us as we tell the tale of this mysterious being!

Don’t miss any of our tales…subscribe to the MountainLore podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Posted on

The Deer And The Fawn

Once upon a time, as some folks would say, a farmer had made the acquaintance of a woman and her young daughter. At the same time, wild animals were eating everything in his garden and he was determined to stop it.

That’s when things went terribly wrong.

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

Thanks for listening. Til next time, sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download