They say even the Devil can't break a happy home alone. Dive into 'The Barefoot Woman,' a classic African-American folktale from Alabama. When a couple's happiness irritates the Devil, he enlists a clever woman to sow the seeds of suspicion. A witty and wicked tale of trickery and temptation.
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"The Barefoot Woman" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey and Evelyn McCray
Storyteller: Evelyn McCray
Music: Barbara Panter
Audio Production: Henry Howard
Photography by Jon Kownacki
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ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
