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Episode 84 · 13 min · The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories and Folklore

Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend

Published Dec 3, 2025by The Moonlit Road, LLCFolk tales

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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: Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "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. #NativeAmericanFolklore #OriginStories #SouthernFolklore #TlingitLegend #Mythology #TheMoonlitRoad #Folktales #NatureMyths For more stories, including tales not on the podcast, visit our website: Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us: Instagram: YouTube: X: Facebook:

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