The Great Dismal Swamp in Myth and Legend

Scores of rich and colorful stories of the Great Dismal Swamp have been passed down through the ages. Not only have these stories endured for hundreds of years, but also they have thrived to become legends. Many of these legends originated with the first Indians to reach this area. The legends grew from their need for closure and explanation of the world around them. To these powerful civilizations on this continent, there were never any unknowns. Over the years, the stories of the swamp ha...