Legend of the Moon-Eyed People

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

Society & Culture, History, Documentary, True Crime

4.7 • 980 Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2022

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Atop Fort Mountain, in the northwestern corner of Georgia, is an 885-foot-long rock wall that zigzags its way through the curves of the mountain. Though the ruins were constructed with stone from the surrounding region, the story behind it, when it was built, and by whom, remains a mystery. Theories arose to explain the structure’s origin, today most agree it was likely completed by Native people who lived in the area. But who were they? Legend says that a unique, ancient race of people once inhabited the highlands of lower Appalachia– a group known simply as the Moon-Eyed People. Often, described as light-skinned, with blonde hair and blue eyes; they were uniquely handicapped by their inability to see during the day The legend exists most prominently from the oral tradition of the Cherokee people, who purportedly encountered the ancient race upon their arrival to the region; however, the mystery as to who they were and where they went is far more complex. Southern Gothic Live Event: The Southern Gothic Walking Tour will be at 7:00 pm on April 30, 2022 in Franklin, Tennessee! Be sure to get your tickets today over at Franklin Walking Tours by booking their August 30th Grim & Ghostly Tour! The tour will begin at Landmark Booksellers and conclude at the Resthaven Cemetery. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Purchase the Feminine Macabre, Vol. 3. This week’s episode concludes with a promo from the Unseen Paranormal Podcast. Southern Gothic will be a vendor at the following upcoming events: Haunted America Conference, Alton, IL - June 24-25, 2022 Dark History & Horror Convention, Champaign, IL - August 19-20, 2022 True Crime Podcast Festival, Dallas, TX - August 26-28, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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