Casey sent this to me and I found it interesting how native different tribes gave these creatures names and how you can look at the translation of the names. Do you think the native people came up with a name as a way of describing the creatures behavior or perceived behavior?
NAME TRIBE TRANSLATION
1.Sasahevas Salish Indian “Sasquatch”
2.Oh Mah Hoopa Indian “Boss of the Woods”
3.Windago Eastern Athabascan Indian “Wicked Cannibal”
4.Tso apittse Shoshone Indian “Cannibal Giant”
5.Kecleh-Kudleh Cherokee Indian “Hairy Savage”
6.Yayaya-ash Klamath Indian “The Frightener”
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