Who were the Moon-Eyed People of the Appalachians? According to legend, they were in the Appalachians well before the Cherokee ever arrived in the area. Some believe they could be some type of faefolk, or cryptid, while others think the Welsh may have traveled to North America hundreds of years before anyone thought was possible. Could the Moon-Eyed People still be around, hiding in forests and cave systems today? Let me know what you think in the comments and lets get this conversation started!