Episode 20: NC Series - The Moon-Eyed People

Join us this week for a continuation of our NC Series with a Native American legend, the Moon-Eyed People! They were believed to be pale, magical beings that lived in the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee hundreds of years ago. After some conflict with Native tribes, they were forced out and never seen again. 

Sources: 
Elliston, J., & Sanford, J. (2020). LEGENDS & LORE OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: STANDOUT STORIES FROM REGIONAL LORE THAT CONFOUND AND FASCINATE WITH EACH RETELLING. https://wncmagazine.com/feature/legends_lore_western_north_carolina

Lawrence, B. (2023, October 25). Appalachia’s Lost Colony The mystery of the Moon Eyed settlers. https://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article_63be7a46-193a-11eb-bcb1-9b6452791b80.html

Lewis, A. (2022, July 21). The Moon Eyed People & Other Cherokee Legends. https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/moon-eyed-people-cherokee-legends/
 
Vuckovic, A. (2022, January 23). Exploring the Mysterious North American Moon-Eyed People Legend. https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/moon-eyed-people-0016334