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Two Attractive Cherokee Maidens in Native Costumes

August 13, 2019 Cherokee folklore / Cherokee Nation / South Carolina

Jocassée. A Cherokee Legend from Upcountry South Carolina

Nagoochie made the acquaintance of Jocassée, one of the sweetest of the daughters of Occony. He was rambling, in pursuit of game.

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Aerial view of Trahlyta's Grave 2021

July 18, 2018 Cherokee folklore / Georgia

Drop a stone upon her grave and make a wish

Legend says Trahlyta’s tribe, on Cedar Mountain, knew the secret of the magic springs of eternal youth from the Witch of Cedar Mountain.

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