• Arizona Lore,  Jenn Knows AZ

    Superstition Mountains

    Nestled east of Phoenix in the Tonto National Forest lies the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. The Superstition Mountains are steeped in Arizona folklore. Native tales speak of a mountainous region that is inhabited by the God of Thunder. Some tribes dare not venture into this preserve as to avoid the risk of offending The Black Legion. Even so, legends such as the Lost Dutchman's Mine give this area a sense of intrigue. The Superstitions are said to get their name from the Akimel O'odham people who spun stories about strange sounds emanating from the mountains, people disappearing, mysterious deaths, and an ongoing fear of the mountain. Inspired by the oral…