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

The ghost story of Mary is a sad one. As she waited on the shore for her beloved to return, his boat capsized in a storm. Forlorn, Mary took her own life. Late at night, you may see her still, lantern held high, walking the beaches of St. Simons Island. #SouthernFolklore (AI art by me)

Hazzard Hill, an African American cemetery, is a favorite spot for me. A vernacular headstone there, and the spirit I call "The Jazz Man", blessed me with wonderful grave dirt for hoodoo & folkloric practices. #SouthernFolklore #Hoodoo #FolkWitchcraft