40 min
Mountain Death Rituals S2E18 Weird Appalachia
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- Visual Arts
Appalachia - land of many tales and quirks. Our home is full of lore and specific customs, especially when it comes to death. Out-of-towners might just think we are a little weird, but we are very set in our ways when it comes to our death rituals. Kentucky Funeral Director Tommy Campbell is our special guest!
In the Episode:
Superstitions and “signs” that a death is coming
Appalachian Death Crowns
Strange customs
Playing hide and seek in the funeral home!?
Episode Resources:
http://www.appalachiantalk.org/2019/01/23/death-crowns-in-appalachian-folklore-creepy-or-comforting/
https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/death-superstitions-and-traditions-in-appalachia/
Appalachia - land of many tales and quirks. Our home is full of lore and specific customs, especially when it comes to death. Out-of-towners might just think we are a little weird, but we are very set in our ways when it comes to our death rituals. Kentucky Funeral Director Tommy Campbell is our special guest!
In the Episode:
Superstitions and “signs” that a death is coming
Appalachian Death Crowns
Strange customs
Playing hide and seek in the funeral home!?
Episode Resources:
http://www.appalachiantalk.org/2019/01/23/death-crowns-in-appalachian-folklore-creepy-or-comforting/
https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/death-superstitions-and-traditions-in-appalachia/
40 min