Monday, March 25, 2019

The Mysteries Of The Bennington Triangle...!

Nearly every mountain has some elements of mystery to it. They are beautiful to look at, but many are surrounded by myth and mystery. That's the case of Glastenbury Mountain in Vermont.

Native American Warnings



Photo credit: Andy Arthur

It’s stated in Joseph A. Citro’s 1996 book, Passing Strange: True Tales of New England Hauntings and Horrors, that Native Americans refused to set foot on Glastenbury Mountain unless they were burying their dead. They believed that the whole mountain was cursed land because the “four winds” met there in an eternal struggle. While most refer to this as a myth, there is some truth to it. The wind pattern on Glastenbury Mountain is so erratic that weather changes suddenly, and plants grow at odd angles.

Another myth attributed to the native people of Vermont is that they believed an enchanted stone among the cairns on top of the mountain could swallow a man whole. As reported by Davy Russell in X-Project Paranormal Magazine, a person would stand on the rock to survey the area from the highest point and find themselves suddenly swallowed whole. That person would never be heard from again.

Like I said, nearly every mountain has a bit of myth attached to it in some fashion, but that's probably why we are so fascinated by them. Beautiful, nonetheless!

Coffee out on the patio, where the temps are supposed to reach the 80s today!

12 comments:

  1. Very interesting myth. Sure is a beautiful mountain.

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  2. Interesting story. And probably some truth to it. 80's? wow!

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  3. Hey Gorges...
    True...that they do.
    Thanks for stopping by today!


    Hey Linda...
    Sure is a beautiful mountain, for sure.
    Thanks for coming over this morning!


    Hey Momlady...
    Pretty amazing, in't it. 80s already!
    Thanks for the visit today!

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  4. This video goes up on Glastonbury Mtn... interesting.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMDYtrvJt30

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  5. I love being in the mountains a place for me of true calm. But myths and legends are all part of them.

    It's 44 here right now but will go up into the 80's here today to. See you all on the patio

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  6. Hey Craig...
    Thanks for the link. I appreciate it a lot. Interesting video.
    Thanks for stopping by today!


    Hey Jo...
    Always a good place to camp, I think. The myths go with the mountains, I reckon.
    Thanks for dropping by today, dear!

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  7. I have been to a lot of places that had interesting myths that shadowed over them, but I always made it back (grin). Interesting post, keep up the great work Mr. Hermit.

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  8. Very interesting. I love mountains, but would probably avoid ones with such serious ledgens or myths...We may hit 50° here today woohoo:))

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  9. Hey Dizzy...
    Most of the time, it's the myths that make them interesting, don't you think?
    Thanks for the kind words and the visit today!


    Hey Mamahen...
    Probably a good idea if the legends or myths are very strong or sinister. Glad you are starting to get some warmer weather.
    Thanks for coming over today!

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  10. That's a day trip away from me and I've heard the stories. Pretty interesting.

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  11. Hey Sixbears...
    Might be a fun way to get some exercise, ya reckon?
    Thanks for coming over today!

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