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Jul 4

American folklore: The Hidebehind

I want to thank Shane C for sending this to me.

HidebehindWikipedia says”A hidebehind is a nocturnal fearsome critter from American folklore that preys upon humans that wander the woods, and was credited for the disappearances of early loggers when they failed to return to camp. As its name suggests, the hidebehind is noted for its ability to conceal itself. When an observer attempts to look directly at it, the creature hides again behind an object or the observer and therefore can’t be directly seen: a feat it accomplishes by sucking in its stomach to a point where it is so slender that it can easily cover itself behind the trunk of any tree.

The hidebehind uses this ability to stalk human prey without being observed and to attack without warning. Their victims, including lumberjacks who frequent the forests, are dragged back to the creature’s lair to be devoured. The creature subsists chiefly upon the intestines of its victim, and has a severe aversion to alcohol, which is considered a sufficient repellent. Tales of the hidebehind may have helped explain strange noises in the forest at night. Early accounts describe hidebehinds as large, powerful animals, despite the fact that no one was able to see them.”

 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidebehind

20 Responses to “American folklore: The Hidebehind”

  3. Kim L

    In fact, I’ve been brainstorming a reason to upgrade my wife’s gear with a larger capacity pack! Actually, this name is very intriguing, says a whole lot about BF behavior, like, if you say “2nd lieutenant with a map” a specific behavior comes to mind.

  5. Christopher c

    I heard a hide behind is worse than a reach around!, just kidding that is really interesting to hear another possible name to add to the already vast library of Sasquatch names.

  6. JOHN E

    YES AND I KNOW A GUY THAT MAKES EVERCLEAR …SEE YOU LATER HIDEBEHIND …OK 411 BOOKS AND THEN DRINK… REALLY MAKES A PERSON THINK ABOUT CAMPING ..TAKE A CANNON LOTS OF BEER AND ALL YOUR BUDDIES ..EVERY THING WILL BE ALL RIGHT. MAYBE!!!!!!!

  7. JOHN E

    YES AND I KNOW A GUY THAT MAKES EVERCLEAR …SEE YOU LATER HIDEBEHIND …OK 411 BOOKS AND THEN DRINK… REALLY MAKES A PERSON THINK ABOUT CAMPING ..TAKE A CANNON LOTS OF BEER AND ALL YOUR BUDDIES ..EVERY THING WILL BE ALL RIGHT. MAYBE!!!!!!! WES I HAVE A FEELING THIS WEEK IS GOING TO BE REALLY GOOD..

  8. Robert V

    This is fascinating. The Menomonee Indians, which were a Native American Tribe in Wisconsin and Michigan had the same exact tradition for their version of Sasquatch. They didn’t use the either name. If it’s obvious to me, it’s obvious to the rest of us, this is Sasquatch. There might be something legit to the alcohol legend. I know many were joking about this. Except maybe this is a way to drive a Sasquatch group from attacking a house or bothering a residence. It would be interesting to see what would happen if someone put strong rubbing alcohol on a house or the dwelling. The other way to try and use this technique is to put strong rubbing alcohol around a properiety like an animal marks it’s territory. I’m sure it would take many days and lots of alcohol, if it does or doesn’t, if this keeps Sasquatch from harming us it’s a great solution. My feeling, it’s complete speculation, the chemical hurts them somehow or it smells a lot like their own territorial scent. Just an idea. I’m not a researcher just read a lot about this subject. Bob

  10. Papa - Yeti

    Well Robert, you may want to try the theory out upon a deer carcass instead of spraying a horses coat or hair and or any of a horse’s exposed orifices as for, one: Lightening will be an ignition source, and two: don’t stand directly behind the steel shoed, sharp hoofed, powerful and very pissed off odd –toed ungulate. Now Robert and I am serous about this, before testing your Hypothesis, do consult Mr. Bob Gimlin upon the matter, for if any man would know the true answer such a difficult and unproved yet brilliant theory, Bob Gimlin would be the man to consult. If you cannot contact Bob, perhaps he will be at the next northwest Sasquatch gathering.

  13. r v

    How many people have had their intestines ripped out and have lived to tell about it?
    Was somebody lurking behind the abduction to the lair and taking notes? Either way, it sure does seem to describe the scariest prospect of a nocturnal encounter. Ironically, drinking a ton of beer whilst camping is what drives me to have to leave the tent at 3:30 am. So, that’s kind of a wash if said alcohol repels the “hideaway” that’s waiting for me in the dark.

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