Continuing a series on Cryptozoology by looking at the changing context in which Native American and First Nations legends were re-interpreted by European audiences. Exploring some of the ways in which the personhood of Sasquatch-like encounters was downplayed for an ‘ape-like’ creature more suited to pop culture audiences. 

Bibliography coming soon, check out ‘Raincoast Sasquatch’ by J. Robert Alley, ‘Tribal Bigfoot’ by David Paulides and ‘The Evolution of “Monsters” in North American Exploration and Travel Literature 1607-1930’ by Adam Shoalts. 

Inspired by fellow podcasters Bigfoot Club, Review It Yourself and The Nerdstalgic Podcast. Check them out. :-)