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Southern Gothic

The Mischievous Feu Follet

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.7976 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2020

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Cajun folklore claims that in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana are supernatural entities that appear to travelers in the form of glowing balls. Much like the well known will-o’-the-wisp, those unlucky enough to be lured into the trap of these fiery spirits are often doomed to an early death. They are known simply as le Feu follet. 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 Join our Facebook Group! If you are a sponsor looking to advertise on the show visit Airwave Media or email contact@airwavemedia.com for information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and a portion of eastern Quebec.

2:21.0

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But in 1710, the British conquered the colony during Queen Anne's war.

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and abandon their Catholic heritage in favor of the Protestant religion,

2:50.0

something the proud Acadian people refused to do.

2:55.1

So in 1755, during the French and Indian War,

3:00.1

the British began deporting these men, women, and children.

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