Record #:

35163

Author(s):

Walser, Richard

Abstract:

In 1841, it appeared to rain blood, which was later found out to be part of a large amount of butterflies shedding their pupa. However, this did not stop more extreme explanations from coming forth.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p34-35

Subject(s):

Weather; Folklore--Weather