Title:
Moodus Noises
Date:
1789–1860
Scope & Content:
Typewritten article relating to a Moodus legend.
Indians who inhabited the region were of a fierce and warlike character and remarkable for their worship of evil spirit. They called the place Machit Moodus, which means the place of noises. These noises which later became known as Moodus Noises have been heard from time immemorial and at times have been so severe as to uptop chimneys, cause houses to tremble, and dishes to rattle bringing consternation to the natives and new settlers throughout the surrounding country.
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Indians who inhabited the region were of a fierce and warlike character and remarkable for their worship of evil spirit. They called the place Machit Moodus, which means the place of noises. These noises which later became known as Moodus Noises have been heard from time immemorial and at times have been so severe as to uptop chimneys, cause houses to tremble, and dishes to rattle bringing consternation to the natives and new settlers throughout the surrounding country.
3 pages
Object ID:
DOC.1789–1860A
Object Name:
Article
Collection:
Folklore
People:
Hosmer, Stephen (Rev.)
Search Terms:
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Moodus Noises
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Moodus Noises