So the Cherokee called that rock formation "Judaculla's Judgment Seat." This is not to be confused with Judaculla Rock, a piece of soapstone in Caney Fork valley that is supposed to have his handprint on it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaculla_Rock
Judaculla was supposed to be one of a race of what the Cherokee called 'slant-eyed giants,' who lived inside the mountains. Judaculla in particular was a master of the hunt, and there is a local legend about his seeking a Cherokee bride by providing her family with large quantities of game meat until they assented. He is supposed to have taken her to live inside of the Judgment Seat, which contained a large number of beings who engaged in dance and festivities.
The local settlers in the Colonial area apparently altered that myth into a myth about 'the Devil' using the 'judgment seat' as a 'courthouse.' That's where the name comes from.
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Devil's Courthouse? What a fascinating name.
Beautiful colors!
So the Cherokee called that rock formation "Judaculla's Judgment Seat." This is not to be confused with Judaculla Rock, a piece of soapstone in Caney Fork valley that is supposed to have his handprint on it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaculla_Rock
Judaculla was supposed to be one of a race of what the Cherokee called 'slant-eyed giants,' who lived inside the mountains. Judaculla in particular was a master of the hunt, and there is a local legend about his seeking a Cherokee bride by providing her family with large quantities of game meat until they assented. He is supposed to have taken her to live inside of the Judgment Seat, which contained a large number of beings who engaged in dance and festivities.
The local settlers in the Colonial area apparently altered that myth into a myth about 'the Devil' using the 'judgment seat' as a 'courthouse.' That's where the name comes from.
Thanks for all the October pics! Here and earlier!
Interesting story about the name.
Knew that with a name like that, there had to be a good story- and it was even more interesting than I would have supposed. Thank you.
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