A small town on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, Pascagoula is no stranger to mystery and unexplainable events. In the 1970s, the city gained national notoriety when two Pascagoula men were allegedly abducted by aliens (you can read about that here). But that’s not the only mystifying tale associated with Pascagoula. According to local lore, the city is home to a river with a dark and haunting past that lives on to this day. Take a look:
The Pascagoula River is the largest undammed river in the contingent United States, but that’s not the only reason it’s significant.
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Dubbed the “Singing River,” it’s known worldwide for mysterious music that seems to come from its waters.
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The music sounds like a swarm of bees and can best be heard in the evenings during late summer and early fall.
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Barely audible at first, the music grows louder and nearer until it sounds as if it’s coming from directly “under foot.”
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Although many scientific explanations have been offered, the source of the music remains a mystery; however, there is an old legend that offers a reason for the inexplicable tune.
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According to legend, the music is associated with the mysterious extinction of the Pascagoula Indians.
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As the story goes, Chief Altama of the Pascagoula Tribe was in love with Anola, the princess of the Biloxi Tribe; however, since the two tribes were enemies, the relationship was strictly forbidden.
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So, when Anola ran off with Altama and his tribe, the Biloxi Indians became enraged and waged war on the Pascagoula Tribe.
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Severely outnumbered and facing enslavement, the Pascagoula Tribe made a dire decision.
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The group joined hands and began chanting a song of death as they peacefully walked into the river.
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Before long, the engulfing waters of the Pascagoula River silenced the voices of the tribe….but not for good, apparently.
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Did you know about the legend of the Pascagoula River? Know of another hidden spot with a haunting past? We want to hear from you; share your thoughts in the comments section.
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If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “Not Many People Realize These 10 Little Known Haunted Places In Mississippi Exist.“
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