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Urban Legends of Mississippi

Urban legends are always exciting because you get to learn more about the people living in a certain region, their beliefs and ideas. There are many Mississippi Urban Legends as well, many of which might seem unfathomable for a lot of people. Here are some of the most interesting Mississippi Urban Legends!
The Singing River
One of the most widely known Mississippi Urban Legends is related to the Pascagoula River. This river has had a dark past since the Pascagoula Tribe was attacked by the Biloxi Tribe. But instead of surrendering, the Pascagoula Tribe ended up choosing suicide via a mass drowning. The legend says that you can still hear the death song when you go near the river.
Dealing with the Devil
Another one of the Mississippi Urban Legends is related to Robert Johnson. He was a blue legend and many say that he sold his soul to the devil so he can receive his musical talent. What comes in support of this claim is that Johnson himself has lyrics related to the devil, which is something very important to keep in mind.
The Yazoo Witch
The story is from the 1800s, but it became extremely popular after Willie Morris wrote the book “Good Old Boy”. The legend says that a woman living on the Yazoo river was constantly torturing local fishermen. The sheriff came to her, but upon reaching her, she was sinking in quicksand. The woman wanted revenge and she said she will come back in 20 years to burn the city to the ground. While she didn’t physically come back, more than 300 buildings ended up being destroyed by a fire exactly 20 years after that happened. What makes it one of the most interesting Mississippi Urban Legends is that when they came to the grave, it was broken into two pieces.
The Three-legged Lady
According to the legend, the three-legged lady haunts Nash Road in Columbus. Legend says if you stop on Nash Road, turn off your headlights and honk three times, the three-legged lady would knock the roof from your car. The idea was to try and race the ghost at the end of the road while she bumps into the car along the way. There’s also another version of this legend, where a girl was kidnapped and murdered by a satanic cult.
Natchez Trace Witch Dance
The Natchez Trace area was widely known for being a meeting spot where a lot of witches would gather. Witches would meet together and perform various ceremonies. The myth states that if a witch would touch the ground, that particular grass would not grow again, it would just die. You can still see some of the barren spots.
Mississippi is no stranger to retaining echoes from the past. There are many more Urban Legends within the state. Which ones do you know?
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