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Witches

  • Witch’s Rock / Chrome Hill Rock of Maryland

    Halloween roadside witch legend.

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  • Rocks State Park supernatural cluster of Maryland

    Umbrella row for King and Queen Seat, Witch’s Rock, and Devil’s Stomping Ground legends.

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  • Marie Laveau’s Crypt

    Marie Laveau’s crypt in New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the center of voodoo folklore, where visitors traditionally marked the tomb with three “X”s, knocked, and shouted wishes to the Voodoo Queen. Legend says if granted, seekers return to circle their mark and leave offerings.  Key Elements of the Legend and Site Despite

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  • Witch’s Grave at Oak Hill Cemetery

    The witch’s grave in Galena, Kansas, is a local legend centered at Oak Hill Cemetery. While there is no historical record of a witch being buried there, the site is a popular destination for paranormal enthusiasts.  Location and Visitation Local Legends and Phenomena Nearby Folklore It is common for this legend to be confused with

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  • Boo Hags of South Carolina

    Boo hags are malevolent, skinless, red-fleshed witches from Lowcountry Gullah folklore (South Carolina/Georgia) that steal human energy and breath while victims sleep, often by “riding” them. They slip through cracks, often leaving victims exhausted with severe fatigue. Protection includes hanging sifters/brooms or using indigo “haint blue” paint to confuse them.  Powers and Behavior of a

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