Question 1

What is the most famous Native American Monster?

Accepted Answer

The most famous Native American monster is the Wendigo but the Skin-Walker is also well known.

Question 2

What is the most dangerous legendary Native American creature?

Accepted Answer

The most dangerous Native American creature is the Skin-Walker because it can assume any shape it chooses and also can possess a person.

Question 3

What purpose did Native American legendary creatures serve?

Accepted Answer

Stories about Native American legendary creatures served to encourage adherence to the cultural values of the people, warn against careless or unlawful behavior, and also simply served as entertainment.

Question 4

Is Bigfoot a Native American legend?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bigfoot is a figure from Native American lore. In some stories, Bigfoot is a gentle forest-dweller who wants nothing to do with humans; in others, Bigfoot is a menace who steals women and children and eats people. The modern tales of Bigfoot only began in the early 20th century; the Native American stories of Bigfoot were told long before Europeans came to North America.

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