Native American Big Foot Legends

[Codename Section]

My two favorite subjects

http://www.native-languages.org/legends-bigfoot.htm


The Bigfoot figure is common to the folklore of most Northwest Native
American tribes.
Native American Bigfoot legends usually describe the creatures as around
6-9 feet tall, very strong, hairy, uncivilized, and
often foul-smelling, usually living in the woods and often foraging at
night. Native American Bigfoot creatures are almost always said to be
unable to speak human languages, using whistles, grunts, and gestures to
communicate with each other.
In some stories, male Bigfeet are said to be able to mate with human
women. In some Native stories, Bigfoot may have minor
supernatural powers-- the ability to turn invisible, for example-- but
they are always considered
physical creatures of the forest, not spirits or ghosts.



That is where the intertribal Bigfoot similarities end, however. In the
Bigfoot myths of some tribes, Sasquatch and his relatives are generally
shy and benign figures-- they may take things that do not belong to them
or even kidnap a human wife, but do not harm people
and may even come to their aid. Sometimes Bigfoot is considered a
guardian of nature in these tribes. These more benevolent Bigfeet
usually appear alone or in a small family unit, and may exchange gifts
or use sign language to communicate with Native American communities.
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But Bigfoot legends from other tribes describe them as malevolent
creatures who attack humans, play dangerous tricks on them, or
steal children; they may even eat people. These more dangerous Bigfoot
monsters, known as Stick Indians or Bush Indians, are
sometimes found in large groups or even villages, which engage in
warfare with neighboring Indian tribes.








http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifBa'wis (Tsimshian Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifBoqs (http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/boqs.htm) (Bella Coola Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifBush Indians (http://www.native-languages.org/bush-indians.htm) (Alaskan Athabaskan Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifChiye-Tanka (http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/chiye-tanka.htm) (Sioux Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifChoanito/Night People (Wenatchi Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifHairy Man (Yokuts Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifKohuneje (Maidu Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifLariyin (Dogrib Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifLofa (http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/lofa.htm) (Chickasaw Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifMatah Kagmi (Modoc Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifMaxemista (http://www.native-languages.org/maxemista.htm) (Cheyenne Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifNa'in (Gwich'in Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifNakani (Dene Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifNant'ina (Tanaina Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifNik'inla'eena' (Koyukon Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifOmah (Hupa Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifSasquatch (http://www.native-languages.org/sasquatch.htm) (Coast Salish Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifSeeahtlk (Clallam Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifShampe (http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/shampe.htm) (Choctaw Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifSiatco (http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/seatco.htm) (Chehalis Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifSkookum (Chinook Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifSte-ye-hah'mah (Yakama Indian Bigfoot)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifStick Indians (http://www.native-languages.org/morelegends/stick-indians.htm) (Northwest Coast Bigfeet)

http://www.native-languages.org/dot5.gifThe Woodsman (http://www.native-languages.org/wood-man.htm) (Athabaskan Indian Bigfoot)


Good place to read the legends

http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends.htm

[Peter1469]

Cool stuff. I had not heard the large differences in the legends.

I have heard some modern theories that speak of bigfoot being interdementional.

[Codename Section]

Yes I was listening to Sasquatch radio the other night and they had this native man on saying they are from the "god realm".

[Animal Mother]

I shouldn't post in this thread since you scared the shit out of us the last few days but I will. Of all the crazy shit you believe in, I can maybe sorta kinda buy in just a little to this one.

[PolWatch]

I have to speak up for 'my' folk's version...the loup garou (you yankees don't go messing around in my swamps):

'Other versions of the rougarou’s appearance sound more like a description of Big Foot or the alleged Swamp Ape. These legends describe the creature as over 10 feet tall, with dark, matted hair, blazing red eyes and long, sharp fangs that are usually bared.'

http://www.lifepaths360.com/index.php/the-rougarou-louisianas-cajun-werewolf-1783/

[Codename Section]

I have to speak up for 'my' folk's version...the loup garou (you yankees don't go messing around in my swamps):

'Other versions of the rougarou’s appearance sound more like a description of Big Foot or the alleged Swamp Ape. These legends describe the creature as over 10 feet tall, with dark, matted hair, blazing red eyes and long, sharp fangs that are usually bared.'

http://www.lifepaths360.com/index.php/the-rougarou-louisianas-cajun-werewolf-1783/
PolWatch

my Squatch experience took place in the woods outside a bayou. I heard a monkey like howl and it's possible it lobbed a rock at me. I didn't see anything though but I chased whatever it was. I was in high school and playing football and running track. I was super fast and this was faster than me.

[PolWatch]

wow...I've no experience...just legends. Although we do hear yowls in the swamp...I really think we have a panther even though they say there are none in this area. My husband has seen a panther but it was years ago.

[Dark Mistress]

Coincidence?

What I find interesting is that the descriptions of the big foot vary between tribes.

Perhaps Sasquatch felt threatened by certain tribes and stayed away whereas other tribes or other bigfoots were more predatory in that they took women and an occasional child.

I don't think all the correlation would not exist if there weren't something to it.
Codename Section when we were in Glacier Park this summer they had stuffed Sasquatch. Both Daniel and I wanted to get you one and mail it to you. We didn't have ur address though...

[Animal Mother]

Coincidence?

What I find interesting is that the descriptions of the big foot vary between tribes.

Perhaps Sasquatch felt threatened by certain tribes and stayed away whereas other tribes or other bigfoots were more predatory in that they took women and an occasional child.

I don't think all the correlation would not exist if there weren't something to it.
@Codename Section (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=866) when we were in Glacier Park this summer they had stuffed Sasquatch. Both Daniel and I wanted to get you one and mail it to you. We didn't have ur address though...


Good thing you didn't. He'd just molest it and sleep with it.

[PolWatch]

That reminded me of a sign I saw at a lake in Gulf Shores: DO NOT MOLEST THE ALLIGATORS!.....does that conjure up interesting images or what?

[Dark Mistress]

Good thing you didn't. He'd just molest it and sleep with it.

We thought it was funny. I go there every year and Big Foot the stuff animal was new. It was twice the price of all the other stuffies. Hot item.

[Codename Section]

Good thing you didn't. He'd just molest it and sleep with it.

You could be right. Speaking of sleep...night y'all.

[Dark Mistress]

That reminded me of a sign I saw at a lake in Gulf Shores: DO NOT MOLEST THE ALLIGATORS!.....does that conjure up interesting images or what?

I try hard not to go there. :wink:

[Animal Mother]

http://pyramidmesa.com/chey10.htm

This one is a creation tale that includes bigfeet

[PolWatch]

I wonder about the inclusion of the creation of white men. I thought most of the creation legends had been established before they encountered whites.

[Dark Mistress]

I wonder about the inclusion of the creation of white men. I thought most of the creation legends had been established before they encountered whites.

Interestingly enough it follows the Creation in the bible to an extent. It's similar.

[PolWatch]

so the Aztec legends...in fact, everyone I have read is fairly similar. I haven't read a lot of the eastern legends...mainly North American.

[Perianne]

"Native American Bigfoot legends usually describe the creatures as around 6-9 feet tall, very strong, hairy, uncivilized, and
often foul-smelling, usually living in the woods and often foraging at night."

Sounds like some men I have seen around here.