In a town called Salem in 1692, innocent people are accused of witchcraft and cavorting with the devil. A witch panic ensues and the town wants nothing more than to eradicate the evil in their midst…many people tried to stay out of their way. But the witch hunters and officials came knocking on ...
In this series of articles, we present our favorite and most intriguing tales of American witches in hopes to inspire you, the reader. Some will be called witches, some shamans, and others midwives, grannies, and healers, but all are an integral part of American history and folklore and thus ...
There are some legends in the United States that will go down in history as frightening and inexplicable. The legend of the Bell Witch is one of those legends. The legend of the Blair Witch might also be included, but for other reasons. Come with us on a hair-raising journey to Tennessee and ...
Did your grandmother ever tell you if your ears were ringing it meant someone was talking about you? How about when you spilled the salt and she threw it over her left shoulder? There’s a name for these seemingly-silly superstitions: Old Wives Tales. They can be found in many places in ...
Marie Laveau was a well-known magical woman who lived in New Orleans in the 1800’s. Known as the Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau is legendary in the state of Louisiana and the world. Read on to learn more about the lore and life of Marie Laveau. Marie Laveau’s Early Years With no ...
In this series titled Tales of American Witches, you’ll read stories of witches from the United States dating back centuries. Witches from the mountains, the swamps, the woods and more. The Salem witches will not be included, as we present only the legends of witches that have been nearly ...