An Ancient Legend
The Moon-Eyed People are a mysterious group mentioned in the legends of the Cherokee, a Native American tribe from the southeastern United States. According to these stories, the Moon-Eyed People were a race of pale-skinned individuals who lived in the Appalachian Mountains long before the Cherokee arrived in the region. Their name comes from their supposed sensitivity to light, making them primarily nocturnal.
Unusual Characteristics
Descriptions of the Moon-Eyed People suggest they were shorter than the average Cherokee and had large, round eyes adapted for seeing in the dark. These traits made them formidable at night but vulnerable during the day. The Cherokee claim that the Moon-Eyed People built ancient stone structures, some of which still exist today, like the mysterious ruins found in North Carolina.
Conflict and Disappearance
According to Cherokee tradition, there was a conflict between the Cherokee and the Moon-Eyed People. The Cherokee, taking advantage of the Moon-Eyed People’s aversion to daylight, drove them out of their settlements during a daytime attack. Some accounts suggest that the Moon-Eyed People fled westward, while others believe they retreated underground or simply disappeared from history.
Lingering Mysteries
The true identity of the Moon-Eyed People remains unknown. Some speculate they were a European group that arrived in America long before Columbus, while others believe they were an indigenous people with unique physical traits.
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An Ancient Legend
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