This is probably something more suited for the Campfire thread, but thats ok.
I was just watching Destination Truth and they were relating the stories about a New Zealand creature called the TaniWha, an Eel-like creater that the Mouri(sp) have told tales about clear back to first memory. I've always been facinated by this stuff, and love hearing different legends of beasties, haunts, and folk lore myths.
All myths have some type of basis in fact, even though it may have been misinterpreted or distored over generations, and retellings over the centures and years.
Back home in Mississippi and Arkansas we had our share of tales and superstitions such as the Skunk Ape, and Grass Ape, and Bogg monsters. These guys were said to be kin to the Bigfoot, only they inhabited the swampy areas boardering Miss. and Lousiana. Large, hairy, stinky: Often stealing fish or game out of traps, or letting go animals caught live in traps. Not as big as a Bigfoot, but broader and grayish/brown. Alot of times these were called "Skookum's"
In Ark. we had tales of a creature said to be called, "The man in the forest" and in a big box canyon it made its home. No one from our Rez would go up there, and it was to be left in respect and peace. Hunters who strayed into that area spoke of feeling like the air was heavy, and unbreathable, and it felt like you were being watched, and not even the birds stayed in the trees there.
Here in the Great Pacific Northwest, we have the traditional tales of Sasquatch, or Bigfoot. The GPNW is one of the largest spots where these sightings are said to take place, and its growing close to summer, so I suppose the reports will be coming in soon. :} Oregon is another place where out big footed buddy is siad to inhabit as well.
So tell me of Your legends and creatures from where you are. I love hearing these tales from all over the world..
Cat, looking for someone to cuddle up with now.......lol
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