#southernfolklore — Public Fediverse posts

The Satilla, a snaking black water river, is showing its white sand bones, while the pines whistle a dry fire-voice. Old hymns promise an "abundance of rain," but today we’re singing to the clouds like they’re the ghosts of long lost friends. #Georgia #SatillaRiver #Nature #SouthernFolklore

"Rain, rain, come this way, Come and wash the dust away. Rain, rain, pour down fast, Make the thirsty corn-fields last." If ever there was a time S Georgia needed children to be playfully chanting a tune, it's now. #SouthernFolklore #Georgia #Drought #Folklore

During sun-showers in the South, you will hear someone say, "The Devil is beating his wife!" Some say he is angry with God for creating beautiful sunny days, & takes his anger out on her. In turn, she cries large tears / raindrops. #FaustianFriday #SouthernFolklore #WitchSky #FolkWitch

There is an old wives' tale that that if a "snapper" bites you, it won't let go till it hears thunder. I don't know about you, but this monster? I wouldn't want to test that tale to find out! #FolkloreThursday #SouthernFolklore

[Photo: "Giant Snapping turtle spotted in Minnesota" source: Michael Fisher @InkedHellHound twitter]

Born as an enslaved person, Georgia's Harriet Powers is one of the most famous African American folk quilters. Only two of her quilts remain: her Bible Quilt, and Pictorial Quilt. A tangible way of storytelling and sharing folklore! #SouthernFolklore