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The Origins and Traditions of Haint Blue Paint Color
TLDR Haint Blue is a paint color used in the southeastern United States to ward off restless ghosts called "haints" that are specific to the culture of slaves from West and Central Africa. It is believed to protect against evil haints and shapeshifters, and has become popular for front porch ceilings.
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Haint Blue is a specific kind of paint color commonly seen in the southeastern United States, particularly in coastal areas.
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Haint Blue is a paint color used on porch ceilings in the southeastern United States, particularly in coastal areas, and it is believed to ward off restless ghosts called "haints" that are specific to the culture of slaves from West and Central Africa.
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Houdu, Rootwork, and Conjure are practices used in the low country to protect people from evil haints, including the Boo Hag, which is a haint that stands on your chest while you sleep and tries to suffocate you.
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The origin of counting rice to distract haints is similar to the practice used by eastern and central European vampires.
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Plat eyes are shapeshifters and there aren't many defenses against them, except maybe leaving out whiskey for them to lick up.
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Haint Blue is a color used by the Gulligichi people to paint their porches and doors in order to trick spirits into thinking they are in water or the sky and prevent them from entering the house.
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Haint Blue has become a popular color for front porch ceilings, but it's important to educate yourself about its origins and traditions before using it.
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