Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend
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Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend
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Ever wonder why mosquitoes are so thirsty for blood? According to this legendary Tlingit tale—retold with a Southern twist—the answer lies in the defeat of a blood-thirsty giant. Discover the chilling and clever story of how a single monster became a swarm of thousands.
Read the full story and see the illustrations here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/where-mosquitos-come-from-tlingit-legend-southern-version/
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"Where Mosquitoes Came From" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: Veronica Byrd
Audio Production: Henry Howard
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
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