
Gullah Geechee Boo Hag Prevention Daufuskie Island South Carolina

by Dawna Moore Photography
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Gullah Geechee Boo Hag Prevention Daufuskie Island South Carolina
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Dawna Moore Photography
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Photograph - Nature And Travel Photography
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The legend of the Boo Hags originally comes from South Carolina's rich Gullah culture. According to the myth, Boo Hags are similar to vampires, except they steal your breath by "ridin" you. If you were ever to meet a Boo Hag, you would recognize them because they have no skin at all and are blood red in color. Due to their appearance, they tend to disguise themselves in others' skins. For Hags to go ridin', they must take off the skin and hide it so they can use it later. After a victim has been chosen, the Hag will fly to that person's house and gain access by sneaking in a crack. When the Hag starts to ride the victim (while they sleep), that person is rendered helpless. When the Hag is done ridin' it flies off to retrieve its skin. The victim awakes only feeling tired. The Boo Hag doesn't kill the victim because he or she could be a continuous source of energy for them to ride. But if someone started struggling, the Hag would consider them not worth riding again and would take their skin. (charlestonghosts.com)
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July 21st, 2014
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