Lore Legends 23: The Devil’s Chair
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Mar 18, 2024 Explore the eerie folklore surrounding the Devil's Chair in multiple cemeteries, tales of mysterious offerings and encounters with evil entities. Delve into the allure of this haunting legend, drawing in curious visitors seeking paranormal experiences. Discover the stories of the Devil's Chair being a portal to the underworld, adding layers of mystery to the supernatural narratives within graveyards.
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Victorian Cemeteries Became Public Spaces
- The Victorian rural cemetery movement moved burials outside cities into landscaped grounds used for picnics and leisure.
- That shift normalized spending time among graves and changed how cultures perceived cemeteries over time.
Folklore Fills Gaps Left By Lost Customs
- As cemeteries fell out of everyday use, folklore filled the gaps and produced superstitions about graveyards.
- People invented explanations for unfamiliar customs, turning ordinary features into spooky legends.
The Blood Cemetery Legend
- Pine Hill Cemetery in Hollis contains the Blood family plot and Abel Blood's stone with a pointing hand carving.
- Legend says the finger points down at midnight and phantom hands push visitors, though records don't confirm murders.