Moon-Eyed People
Overview
Humanoid/Hominid
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
According to Cherokee legend, pale-skinned people with large light-sensitive eyes who lived in Appalachia before Cherokee. Said to be nocturnal, building walls and structures that can only be worked at night. Some researchers link them to possible pre-Cherokee inhabitants or Welsh explorers. Stone walls attributed to them still exist.
Behavior
Nocturnal, pale skin, large eyes sensitive to light, builders
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
Habitat:
Appalachian Mountains, particularly North Carolina
Appalachian Mountains, particularly North Carolina
Characteristics
Size:
Human-sized
Human-sized
Historical Context
First Reported:
Ancient Cherokee tradition
Ancient Cherokee tradition
Folklore Origins:
Cherokee indigenous tradition
Cherokee indigenous tradition
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