Old Gods of Appalachia Episode 46: Lay Not Upon Us Innocent Blood
Nov 17, 2022
Sara Doreen MacPhee, the voice of Rachel, shares insights on her role in a haunting narrative set in 1941 Kentucky. The discussion dives into the eerie balance of everyday life and supernatural threats within Appalachian communities. Listeners explore the unique relationship between children and their caretaker, Granny Ambergy, as they face tragedy and seek solace in ancient beliefs. The poignant conversation between Jonah and Rachel reveals deeper themes of loss, belonging, and the yearning for freedom amid the dark, transformative journey ahead.
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Hidden Farm For Troubled Children
- Greta Ambergy (Granny) ran a hidden farm called the Devil's Cradle that sheltered children shunned by society.
- Her wards kept the compound hidden until her death, when banks and lawmen discovered and seized the property.
Power Has Natural Limits
- Granny's gifts extended her life beyond normal limits but even the green's power had limits.
- Her death exposed the community's fragile protections against outside institutions like banks.
Foreclosure Forces Children Into The Woods
- Bank officer Bruce Horn oversees foreclosure and dismisses concerns about the older children.
- Regina and Pamela push back, worried the teens are now alone and vulnerable in the woods.