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Lore of the River: The Shoals of Long Ago

William Lindsey McDonald

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Description:From the beginning of time water has been looked upon as a generating force for life, healing, and purification. The Tennessee River and other water sources played prominent roles in the spiritual world of early man. It was not by chance that the prehistoric Indian Mound at Florence was built along the banks of the Tennessee. The serpentine Tennessee as it curved its way through the valley was often defined by the Cherokee as the “Long Man” or “Long Snake.” It was associated with the moon. One of their religious ceremonies involved the participation of priests along its banks at the arrival of every new moon. Then, whether in summer or winter, those present would plunge into its depths so as to ensure a long life. A mythical story about the waters of this river at the Muscle Shoals was passed down through the family of James Jackson, one of the founding fathers of Florence. This is often referred to as the Legend of the Singing River. It says that amidst the mighty roar of the Tennessee as it plunged over the rocks, reefs, and around islands and sandbars at the Muscle Shoals, could be heard a sweetly singing voice from beneath its waters. This, to the Indian, was the spirit of a princess calling for her lover. Sometimes her song was loud and boisterous. On other occasions she sang softly. Now and then could be heard a most inaudible humming from her throat and lips. Yet, this mythical princess is always here, hidden under the mysterious waters of an ancient river as she “reveals her secrets through a thousand summers.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lore of the River: The Shoals of Long Ago. To get started finding Lore of the River: The Shoals of Long Ago, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: From the beginning of time water has been looked upon as a generating force for life, healing, and purification. The Tennessee River and other water sources played prominent roles in the spiritual world of early man. It was not by chance that the prehistoric Indian Mound at Florence was built along the banks of the Tennessee. The serpentine Tennessee as it curved its way through the valley was often defined by the Cherokee as the “Long Man” or “Long Snake.” It was associated with the moon. One of their religious ceremonies involved the participation of priests along its banks at the arrival of every new moon. Then, whether in summer or winter, those present would plunge into its depths so as to ensure a long life. A mythical story about the waters of this river at the Muscle Shoals was passed down through the family of James Jackson, one of the founding fathers of Florence. This is often referred to as the Legend of the Singing River. It says that amidst the mighty roar of the Tennessee as it plunged over the rocks, reefs, and around islands and sandbars at the Muscle Shoals, could be heard a sweetly singing voice from beneath its waters. This, to the Indian, was the spirit of a princess calling for her lover. Sometimes her song was loud and boisterous. On other occasions she sang softly. Now and then could be heard a most inaudible humming from her throat and lips. Yet, this mythical princess is always here, hidden under the mysterious waters of an ancient river as she “reveals her secrets through a thousand summers.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lore of the River: The Shoals of Long Ago. To get started finding Lore of the River: The Shoals of Long Ago, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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