The Old Mountain Spell Book: Exploring Appalachian Folklore and Magic: Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Moon Spells

by Alda Dagny

How much do you really know about the Appalachian culture, folklore, and history?Perhaps you have heard murmurs surrounding Appalachian folklore, and this has piqued your interest, and you've decided you want to learn more.
Or maybe you are a passionate reader of magic, witchcraft, and folklore, and you're searching for a new phenomenon to learn about.
Appalachian folk magic is a rich tapestry of mystery and magic, yet despite this, there are very few sources of information to choose from.
That is, until now.
Introducing The Old Mountain Spell Book, a must-read guide for anyone interested in exploring Appalachian folklore and magic, including hoodoo, rootwork, and moon spells.
Whether you've got a passion for Appalachian folklore specifically or a general interest in witchcraft, this book is ideal for you.
While there are other books on this subject, none of them go into the same level of detail as this guide, which introduces you to the world of the Appalachian, including its myths, common misconceptions, and rich history.
Inside The Old Mountain Spell Book, discover the The history of Granny Magic and its role in Appalachian culture.The importance of rootwork.How the Appalachians perform protection and warding spells.The superstitions, legends, and myths of the Appalachians.Charms and moon spells that you can study and learn.It's time to learn everything you need to know about Appalachian culture and folklore.
Grab a copy of The Old Mountain Spell Book today!

123 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 19, 2024

Reviews

[Annabell Champeaux · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was short, definitely just scratched the surface. It did make me want to get some more books and learn more about the Appalachian folklore and ways. Definitely worth a read. 😉

[T · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sweeping generalizations (“Friday the 13th started in Appalachia”, um no, incorrect) and spelling errors (where the heck is North Caroline?) make for complete drivel in book form. None of her sources are annotated, so you know they’re most likely less than accurate (and no, the “references” section in the back doesn’t count).

Don’t waste your time or, if you’re not a KU subscriber, your money either.

[Julie Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was interesting to read and learn about mountain magic and spells used in the Appalachian mountain area. I enjoyed reading the folklore section the most followed by the moon phases and the practices. It is a very beginner book so the explanations are easy to understand and well thought out.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The old mountain spell book

Extremely interesting book I just wished a few different spells would have been added on cfc the side. It was very intriguing to read about different believes.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

old mountain spell book

Interesting and informative. The explanation of story behind the objects or reasoning for doing the spell was brief and interesting. There was not too much detail just how the region uses or believes in the magic of the object
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[Shantelle Clement · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needed citations/footnotes, information about the author (why should you be trusted as a source?), & at least one more editing pass. From what I know already the information isn’t totally off kilter, but at the same time the references are few & mostly websites.

[Samantha Keisler · Rating 4 out of 5]

informative but…

It’s a history book not a spell book. It’s great for learning history and context but not much for reading through spells or recipes to draw inspiration from bc there aren’t any listed

[Eve · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to Mountain folklore.

[Kate Jones · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely no good information. Less than the basics. One star for having some good cryptid descriptions and a spooky story of the Bell Witch.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent listen! I loved hearing of so many customs, practices, and beliefs. Many were familiar; many were not.

[Tiffany Dalton]

MI

[Valerie Schopmann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very interesting to learn where a lot of the superstitions I grew up with originated from.

[Shelby *trains flying monkeys* · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is awful. It's an AI book full of mistakes and mistruths.