An Enchanting Visit to Witch Dance

An Enchanting Visit to Witch Dance
Photo by John Quidor  (1801–1881)     Alternative names Quidor Description American painter, history painter, artist and illustrator Date of birth/death 26 January 1801  1881 Location of birth/death Tappan Jersey City Work location New York City  Authority file : Q3182324 VIAF: 66314336 ISNI: 0000 0000 8254 0959 ULAN: 500011517 LCCN: nr89011196 Open Library: OL1817887A WorldCat artist QS:P170,Q3182324 Google Art Projectでのアーティストの詳細/ Public domain

As soon as I arrived at Witch Dance, I was intrigued by its mysterious, eerie atmosphere. The dense forest, called the Holly Springs National Forest, is home to an ancient Native American ceremonial ground, which locals believe was used for witchcraft. Sensing the history and sacredness of the area, I took my time to explore and document every detail of this unique place. I was fascinated by the legends of this place from locals. I found out that the site got its name in the 1830s when a famous Choctaw chief visited this area and saw a group of women swirling around hypnotically in a late-afternoon dance. The beauty to him was enchanting and he named this “Witch Dance”. A second explanation claims that this is the place where witches from all over the area converged to dance wildly on full moons. Despite the spooky reputation of Witch Dance, the place is peaceful and majestic.

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