5.3: Hoosier Premonitions

The idea of people being able to glimpse into the future has intrigued many of us for centuries. One of the earliest accounts of premonitions can be found in the bible in the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. In this episode, we have gathered a few premonition stories that have happened to fellow Hoosiers. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and relax as we explore the extraordinary phenomena of premonitions.  

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Baker, Ronald L. Hoosier Folk Legends. Indiana University Press, 1984.

Quigley, Mary Ellen. Lessons My Mother Taught Me: A Memoir. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012. Accessed 23 June 2024.

Woods, Heather.  Premonition-Sensing Danger Before It Occurs. Indiana State University Folklore Archives, Special Collections, Cunningham Memorial Library, Terre Haute, Indiana 47809.  United States -- Indiana -- Vigo County -- 2011.  May 9, 2012.  Retrieved:  Jun 19, 2024 https://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/folklore/id/3667/rec/1 

Yellowstone, Yellowstone History.  Old Faithful Inn History:  Ten Fascinating Facts.  Retrieved    

June 19, 2024. https://www.yellowstone.org/old-faithful-inn-history-ten-interesting-facts/