Be Skeptical, Be Open Minded!
Unknown Species?
There is much in our world that God has chosen for us not to know.
And there are no doubt many things about creation we do not need to know.
Mainly due to our sin and stubborn narrow mindedness there are mysteries that if we saw them we would never understand them.
Yet God made our souls to seek the unknown and by that skill we have improved the world just as we have spoiled it.
We as human beings have lately only thought of ourselves as the top of the chain of intelligence when in actual fact the Angelic entities and Demonic entities are far superior in many ways. We just don't see them so they are out of mind.
There are also many millions of undiscovered creatures in our world and around it and many pass into extinction and we never know of their existence.
Could there then be a human like creature like the "Bigfoot" that has lived unacknowledged but not unknown
People in traditional science fields for many reasons seem to be close minded to thinking outside of the box.
And some are adamant that certain realities cannot exist, without investigation, merely by opinion. Even informed opinions can be mistaken.
Bigfoot Real or Imagined
This brings us to the oft maligned "Bigfoot" to use an American label.
Like Aliens , UFO's etc. Bigfoot has also been relegated to a place in our popular culture that not only denies its existence but parodies and maligns the possibility.
Again like the subject of UFO's Bigfoot is now getting closer attention because there are many examples of direct and indirect proof and evidence.
Despite the declarations of scientists, who by the way offer opinions and no actual research in the field or otherwise regarding the existence of a hominid that has worldwide distribution and a history that goes back thousands of years.
The Creatures Have a Long History & Are Worldwide
"The Field Guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and Other Mystery Primates Worldwide" by Loren Coleman (1999) did an excellent job of listing all the different names and descriptions of these creatures around the world.
Native American Names For Bigfoot
• Chiha-Tanka (Sioux) – name meaning “Big Elder Brother” • Kecleh-Kudleh (Cherokee) – name meaning “Hairy Savage” • Atahsaia (Zuni) – name meaning “The Cannibal Demon” • Yé’iitsoh (Navajo) – name meaning “Big God” • Iktomi (Plains) – name meaning “The Trickster” • Choanito (Wenatchee) – name meaning “Night People” • Esti Capcaki (Seminole) – name meaning “Tall Man” • Ge no sqwa (Seneca) – name meaning “Stone Giants” • Hecaitomixw (Quinault) – name meaning “Dangerous Being” • Neginla eh (Yukon) – name meaning “Wood Man” • Oh Mah (Hoopa) – name meaning “Boss of the Woods” • Sasahevas (Salish) – name meaning “Wild Man of the Woods” • Toylona (Taos) – name meaning “Big Person” • Yayaya-ash (Klamath) – name meaning “The Frightener” • Mesingw (Lenni Lenape) – name meaning “The Mask Being” • Na’in (Gwich’in) – name meaning “Brushman” • Skookum (Chinook) – name meaning “Evil God of the Woods” • Ste ye mah (Yakama) – name meaning “Spirit Hidden by Woods” • Yi’ dyi’tay (Tillamook) – name meaning “Wild Man” • Kushtaka (Tlingit) – name meaning “Otter Man” • Miitiipi (Kawaiisu) – name meaning “Bad Luck or Disaster” • Madukarahat (Karok) – name meaning “Giant” • Ot ne yar heh (Iroquois) – name meaning “Stonish Giant” • See’atco (Coast Salish) – name meaning “One Who Runs and Hides” • Tsiatko (Nisqually) – name meaning “Wild Indians” • Tso apittse (Shoshone) – name meaning “Cannibal Giant” • Wetiko (Cree) – name meaning N/A • Sc’wen’ey’ti (Spokane) – name meaning “Tall Burnt Hair”
Around the world & mostly in the United States Bigfoot also has been called these names:
Bigfoot
Sasquatch
Yeti
Yowie
Skunk Ape
The Grassman
Mapinguari
Yeren
Wendigo
Almas
Tree Men
Big Man
Chewbacca
Ape Man
Yellow Top
Windigo
Squatch
Mo Mo
The lists above are from the article: Bigfoot Names
Resources:
"The Field Guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and Other Mystery Primates Worldwide" by Loren Coleman (link to on-line version)
The Counterpoint
Many scientists and others have pointed to the possibility that many if not most Bigfoot sightings are animals mistaken for something else. Although all of us know by way of common sense that this is indeed happening.
The problem is that many if not all of those saying this have little if any real experience or research into this creature.
It is all opinion just as in the following article.
Scientists say Bigfoot has a Simple Explanation
"The legend of Bigfoot has existed for generations. All around the world, tales of a hairy, humanoid creature lurking in the woods have sprouted, some even offering video evidence. However, scientists believe Bigfoot’s existence could have a very simple explanation. According to researchers, we can probably attribute these mysterious sightings to rare occasions of bears walking on their hind legs.
American black bears usually tend to walk on all four legs. However, they will stand on their hind legs to get a clearer view of the area, catch a whiff of something interesting, and even reach foods higher up than they are. Now, a data analyst believes they may be able to prove that most Bigfoot sightings are really just sightings of black bears walking on their hind legs.." from the article: Scientists say Bigfoot has a simple explanation
If scientists or others believe that "Bigfoot" is a case of mistaken identity or something else then do the hard work, do the field study and prove it!
What's the Best Evidence Bigfoot Exists?
Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, Idaho State University Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum is a professor of Anatomy and Anthropology. His lab in Pocatello, Idaho, houses over 300 footprint casts from a mysterious North American primate. He is the author of “Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science,” which explores the scientific evidence for Bigfoot.
“Historical evidence for the existence of Bigfoot takes the form of Native American accounts of a ‘wildman of the woods.’ Depictions are remarkably similar across tribes considering the differing regional circumstances and interpretations. As European settlers pressed westward into the wilderness, they too reported encounters with wildmen, buggars, giant hairy apes, mountain devils, etc. Frontiersmen’s accounts were usually spun as sensational newspaper stories that were given little credence.
“From my perspective as a student of human bipedalism—our adaptations for walking on two feet—the best contemporary evidence are the footprints that corroborate these stories of wildmen. Something is leaving over-sized human-like footprints. They are either hoaxed, misidentified, or the trace of a real species. The distinctive anatomy, documented consistently over the past 70 years, is compelling evidence of the latter.”
Ronny Le Blanc, Expedition Bigfoot Ronny Le Blanc a host of Expedition Bigfoot on the Travel Channel. His team claims to have Bigfoot evidence that includes hair samples, infra-sound vocalizations, footprints, nests, and thermal imagery. He is the author of “Monsterland,” a deep dive on the Bigfoot phenomena.
“Some of the best evidence for Bigfoot continues to emerge from hikers, hunters, and those that are close to nature. Witnesses claiming to be repeatedly visited by Sasquatch families are becoming more commonplace. Reports of encountering bipedal, hairy, human-like creatures continues without any sign of slowing. When it comes to evidence, the Patterson-Gimlin film of 1967 still holds the crown as the undisputed champion of a Cryptid reality. The Sierra Sounds recorded by Ron Moorehead and Al Berry is an honorable mention. Vocalizations below the range of normal human hearing by an unknown animal in North America as well as incredible thermal imagery has been captured by the team of Expedition Bigfoot while on location last year in Oregon.
“In regards to historical evidence, numerous Native American tribes throughout North America recognize Sasquatch as a real being. And it is not just here—it’s an international phenomenon. Tribes across the US have descriptions and names for these Bigfoot creatures. Some of these are menacing like ‘Hairy Cannibal,’ ‘Stone Giants,’ or ‘Wood Devil.’ Other names are more approachable, like ‘The Forest People,’ which describes Bigfoot as a creature that was respected and lived alongside. Knowledge Keepers of the Hoopa Tribe of Northern California, for example, list the Seven Sacred Laws which act as the foundation of the relationship their people have with nature. Each of these laws is visually represented by a real animal. Included in the seven are a buffalo, an eagle, a bear, a beaver, a wolf, a turtle, and… a Bigfoot!”.. from the article: What's the Best Evidence Bigfoot Exists?
Sounds of Bigfoot
The Sierra Sounds recorded by Ron Moorehead and Al Berry are amazing but like many unknowns raise many more questions.
Sasquatch on Audio: Sierra Sounds with Ron Morehead (Full Episode)
Video from The Basement Hangout
"Legend of the bigfoot world Ron Morehead joins Bob and Chad to talk about the Sierra Sounds, his audio recordings of bigfoot in the Sierras, and more about the bigfoot phenomenon. Also discussed: Beer, aliens, giants, life, words of wisdom, shenanigans. You know, the usual." from video introduction
CanAm Missing Project Special Edition: Interview with Ron Morehead
Video from CanAm Missing Project
"This is a special edition of the CanAm Missing Project YouTube Page. David Paulides interview Ron Morehead who appeared in Missing 411- The Hunted. Ron talks about his Sierra Camp and what they discovered. Ron is a noted explorer and author. Ron's Website: https://ronmorehead.com" from the video introduction
Bigfoot Language?
Do these creatures have a language?
Some people who have heard them closeup or have listened to recordings like the sierra sounds think so.
This is debated by many.
In the video below Scott Nelson gives us his theory on Bigfoot language.
Bigfoot Language: Radical Translation of the Barry-Morehead Tapes - Scott Nelson
Video from Ozark Mountain Publishing
"We have verified that these creatures use language by the human definition of it. The months of hard work that we have put into the study of the Berry/Morehead tapes is finally coming to fruition. The analysis is finished, although I am still working on parts of the final write-up such as frequency count tables, morpheme lists, etc. I believe that the study of these tapes will never (and should never) end. With the recognition and acceptance that these creatures do indeed speak and understand a complex language, a greater effort will be made to collect voice recordings and our analysis of the language will improve. Now that we have a precedent and techniques established for this study, this process will certainly become easier. Presentation from the 2022 Ozark Mountain UFO Conference." from video introduction
Scott Nelson is retired from the U.S. Navy as a Crypto-Linguist with over 30 years’ experience in Foreign Language and Linguistics, including the collection, transcription, analysis and reporting of voice communications. He is a two time graduate of the U.S. Navy Cryptologic Voice Transcription School (Russian and Spanish) and has logged thousands of hours of voice transcription in his target languages as well as in Persian. He is currently teaching Russian, Spanish, Persian, Philosophy and Comparative Religions at Wentworth College in Missouri.
Counterpoint
Here is a counterpoint from a 2013 article that does what most articles from the scientific community do is offer opinions.
(Big)foot in Mouth: Bigfoot Language
"Human characteristics are attributed to many legendary creatures. As part of this anthropomorphization, these mythological animals are often given language abilities. Fairies, elves, gnomes, goblins and genies of folklore speak human languages, and usually in addition to their own tongues. Many fiction writers have created artificial languages and writing systems for these creatures, including J. R. R. Tolkien's Elvish languages. As for the undead, vampires retain the language skills they had when they were still alive. Zombies are no longer sparkling conversationalists, but they can still mutter "brains!" In popular paranormal theory, ghosts and spirits are believed to communicate with the living, although they often require a medium, or a device designed to contact the dead. Cryptids are alleged animals whose existence has not been proven scientifically, like the Loch Ness Monster. According to legend, some cryptids are believed to have language skills too, especially hybrid-human creatures, such as Spring-heeled Jack, the Mothman, mermaids, and monkey men. An early version of the mythical goat-sucking chupacabra could allegedly understand Spanish, although not speak it. There are numerous anecdotal reports that the Indonesian cryptid Orang-Pendek ("small human") communicates using vocalizations similar to non-human primates. What about the most infamous cryptid of all: Bigfoot? The evidence for Bigfoot is abundant, but not compelling.." from the article: (Big)foot in Mouth: Bigfoot Language
A lot of people, organizations have investigated what "Bigfoot" could be including the FBI.
The FBI Just Released Bigfoot’s Official File (2019)
The FBI’s Vault is a fascinating corner of the Internet, and a fantastic waste of time. The Bureau’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) library houses thousands of previously sealed or long-buried files on very famous—and very dead—celebrities, criminals, politicians, and other persons of interest. And they’re all on display for free public perusal, which is how you suddenly find yourself scrutinizing reports on everyone from Al Capone to Anna Nicole Smith for three hours one afternoon. No judging.
Now, the FBI usually doesn’t make such documents public until after the person dies, which makes the latest release from the vault—22 glorious pages concerning one Bigfoot—particularly notable for two reasons: It appears to be confirmation that a.) Bigfoot is dead, and b.) Bigfoot was real. Probably..." from the 2019 article: The FBI Just Released Bigfoot’s Official File
The FBI Records Vault (link)
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