Also Called Boo Hags
Do you know what haint is? The word is used to refer to a ghost or spirit in southern folklore. As you might have already guessed, they are not friendly entities. The legends say that haints or “boo hags” were malevolent beings that had been able to liberate themselves from human hosts.
Also Called Boo Hags
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In The Middle Of The Night
These ghosts would roam the land once night fell. They would look to maim or even murder anyone who dares to cross their paths. If you are a believer in these stories, like the Gullah people of the South did, you will want a way to protect yourself from the haints. What does the blue paint have to do with this?
In The Middle Of The Night
