Southern version of Tlingit legend from Alaska of an indigenous village terrorized by an unseen forest monster - and the horrifying origin of bloodsucking mosquitoes.
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"Where Mosquitoes Came From" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: Veronica Byrd
Audio Production: Henry Howard
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Louisiana story of a young deputy who must fulfill a frightening task to keep the love of his life - capture and kill the terrifying Cajun werewolf, the Loup Garou (or Rougarou)!
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"The Sheriff and the Loup Garou" was written and told by Tom Coleman. Listen to more of his stories at https://cajunstoryteller.com
Director: Craig Dominey
Audio Production: Henry Howard
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Halloween pumpkins are also known as jack-o'-lanterns. But were did the name Jack come from? Why do we carve and light them up each year? Find out in this old Southern ghost story.
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"Why is a Jack-o-Lantern Named Jack?" was adapted from folklore and produced by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: LaDoris Bias Davis
http://kuumbastorytellers.org/ladoris-bias-davis/
Audio Production: Henry Howard
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Traveling preacher seeks revenge on a inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny ghost story from Arkansas (by way of Ireland).
Advisory: This is an un-sanitized traditional folktale featuring dark themes and descriptions of physical injury/remains, typical of classic Brothers Grimm-era stories.
Another version of this story by storyteller Bill Harley can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltKUDHBCEGA
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"The Cow That Ate The Preacher" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey
Storyteller: David Hirt
Music: Randall Franks - hear more of his work at Randall Franks | Actor Entertainer Author Columnist
Audio Production: Henry Howard
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