How Natives describe Bigfoot

Sasquatch: (Pacific Northwest): The legends of the Sasquatch are prevalent among tribes in the Pacific Northwest, such as the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Nuu-chah-nulth. The Sasquatch is often depicted as a benevolent and mystical creature, possessing great wisdom and knowledge.

Skookum: (Chinook): Among the Chinook tribes of the Pacific Northwest, the Skookum is a term used to describe a powerful, wild man of the woods. The Skookum is believed to be both protective and elusive.

Omah: (Sioux): In Sioux folklore, the Omah is a giant, hairy creature that dwells in the forests and is known to be a keeper of the woods.

Yowie:(Aboriginal Australians): The Yowie is Australia's version of Bigfoot, according to Aboriginal Australian legends. It is often depicted as a large, hairy, and mysterious being roaming the wilderness.

Wendigo: (Algonquian): The Wendigo is a malevolent creature in Algonquian folklore, known to be cannibalistic and associated with the winter and starvation. Some believe it may have influenced aspects of Bigfoot mythology.

Yeti: (Himalayas): The Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, is a mythical creature in Himalayan folklore. It is described as an ape-like being inhabiting the high mountain ranges.

Mapinguari:(Amazon Rainforest): In Amazonian folklore, the Mapinguari is a creature described as a giant sloth-like being with backward-facing feet. Some interpretations draw parallels with Bigfoot.

Momo: (Missouri): The legend of Momo, short for "Missouri Monster," revolves around reported sightings of a large, hairy creature in Missouri, USA, reminiscent of Bigfoot.