by Vanessa Rogers | Oct 17, 2023 | Folk Character, Folk Creature
One of the creepiest stories told by Southern Gothic podcaster Brandon Schexnayder during episode 28 was the Legend of the Boo Hag, originating from Gullah culture. It was also one of the most unique folklore stories I’ve ever heard. This eerie tale of an energy...
by Vanessa Rogers | Aug 15, 2023 | Digital Folklore, Folk Character
Introduction In the digital age, folklore has taken on new forms, evolving from traditional stories passed down through generations to tales that spread rapidly across the internet. (See Episode 3, where Dr. Simon Bronner speaks more to internet folklore) One of the...