Who Were the Nephilim?: A Theologian's Take

 

The Tuatha de Danaan: Ireland's Ancient gods and goddesses

 

Irish Influence on Appalachian Culture

 

Christeopaganism, Defined

 

Wicca (the Old Religion)

 

Are we all, perhaps, Christeopagan?

 

Old Religion Wheel of the Year

 

Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924: A Shameful Legacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reminds Me of My Protagonist's Experience in Consecrated

 

The Ballad of Pretty Polly: Yikes

Timber Wolf: Pretty Polly by Paul Slade  provides an excellent analysis of the history of one of the most disturbing Appalachian traditional ballads there is. 

There are a number of versions in which this harrowing story is set to what sounds like cheerful, jaunty music:

This rendition by Vandaveer provides a more realistic portrayal:

This version is my favorite. It captures the truly haunting, harrowing essence of this tragic tale.

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