Record #:

36413

Author(s):

Christine Johnson

Abstract:

The author retells a tale about the devil visited Molly Hunt before death and how she had killed her daughter’s boyfriend. Her daughter, Daisy Hunt, saw the killing and it upset her so badly, she gave birth to Jack Hunt, who was covered in scales.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 21 Issue 2, Winter 1982, p17-19, il

Subject(s):

Tales--Spooky tales; Devil

Record #:

35605

Author(s):

Davis, Hubert J.

Abstract:

After having a close call with some venomous snakes, an old man turned to religion to repay his prayers on during the incident.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 2, May 1973, p73-76 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Devil; Religion; Snakes

Record #:

35408

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

A man known as Big Foot Billy was confronted by the devil, who wanted to bring him down to hell for his drinking practices.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 19 Issue 1, Jan 1971, p4-5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Devil

Record #:

35634

Author(s):

Bastin, Bruce

Abstract:

A collection of tales from a musically inclined family. Each story centered on an instrument, like a banjo or guitar, and had elements of supernatural entities in it.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Nov 1973, p189-194 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Folk tales--North Carolina; Devil; Banjo

Record #:

35286

Author(s):

Weathersbee, Anne J.

Abstract:

An area of rock outcropping in Warren County was said to be frequented by the devil; it had a footprint in the center, raised track marks, and is mysteriously cleared of smaller rocks each day.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 16 Issue 1, May 1968, p35 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Legends; Devil; Warren County--Description and travel

Record #:

13252

Author(s):

Harden, John W.

Abstract:

Ten miles from Siler City in western Chatham County, a strange story draws visitors to a cleared path in a perfect circle of trees on the property of L.R. Down. The story is that the Devil goes there to walk in circles as he thinks up new means of causing trouble for humanity. But there are additional legends relating to the area, including Indian tales of the lost colony of Roanoke.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 21 Issue 6, July 1953, p4-5, 13, il, f

Subject(s):

Kill Devil Hills--Description and travel; Folklore--Chatham County; Devil