Traditional Legends

West Virginia’s motto has always been Wild and Wonderful. West Virginia’s alleged werewolves live at the blurry edge between folklore and fact.

In the shadowy corners of Appalachian folklore lies a practice that sounds like it was pulled from a horror movie script—but it’s very real.

The Appalachian Mountains are home to a deep and unsettling folklore, whispered from generation to generation.

Folk magic plays an important role in everyday life. While it may seem as though folk magic is a superstitious thing of the past, rest...