May 2007 - Appalachian History

The Legend of Uktena

In this legend, Aganunitsi searches distant gaps and peaks in the Smokies before he goes on to Duniskwalgunyi, the Gap of the Forked Antler.

Excerpt from The United States of Appalachia: How Southern Mountaineers Brought Independence, Culture, and Enlightenment to America.

There’s a big old boar possum come in here. Couldn’t believe it. Didn’t know what it was. And in my chickenhouse out there he killed 16 hens.

Man mistakes fiance for a swan; shoots her by mistake. Her ghost appears at his murder trial to plead his innocence. A ballad of true love.

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