The Moon-Eyed People Of Appalachia
The Nocturnal Cave-Dwelling Tribe Who Vanished Overnight
Legend has it, a group of short, white-haired nocturnal people haunt the region—and so do tales about who they were, where they came from, and where they are now.
From a lost Welsh tribe to aliens, the mystery behind the moon-eyed people remains as intriguing as ever—with some now believing the legend may actually be rooted in historical fact after all.
Who Were They?
The moon-eyed people are a legendary group of people who are said to have lived in Appalachia until the Cherokee expelled them. There is very little known about them. In fact, many people still debate whether or not they were even real.
Published accounts have appeared in America since the late 18th century—most notably from the Cherokee—the moon-eyed people’s only known enemy.
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What Did They Look Like?
The moon-eyed people were said to be very short-statured, much smaller than the average human. They had very pale, white skin with flat faces and large, possibly crescent-shaped blue eyes.
It is also believed they had white hair, and long white beards.
But their distinctive looks aren’t the only reason why we call them “the moon-eyed people".
Why Do We Call Them The Moon-Eyed People?
Possibly the most interesting thing about this intriguing ancient tribe is that they were nocturnal—meaning they only came out at night.
Many sources believe this is because their skin was so pale and their eyes were so light that they could not tolerate the sun’s harsh rays—but that’s not the only theory.
Why Were They Nocturnal?
While the idea that they struggled to see in the daylight is likely the most plausible, it’s not the only possibility. Another theory for why the moon-eyed people didn’t show themselves during the day was that they lived in great fear of their known enemy—the Cherokee.
Stories about the moon-eyed people are said to be an authentic part of Cherokee oral tradition, but they aren’t the only people to claim to have seen them.
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