We connect people with our worlds vanishing wildlife and wild places to inspire conservation action. Nothing. by Ok_Effective_274 If you could be any mythical creature for a day, which one would you choose and why? Tall dark cedar trees close enough if you stand up straight you cant see through lower boughs. 7. Maybe an old person who has lived there awhile if they have heard of something? The hill you're talking about is Gravity Hill. The moss had dried up and was falling off. The Chimera is a creature with unbridled strength and courage. I stayed bent so i could eyes on it until I moved out of site. Though the Wendigo comes from Native American folklore, it's become fairly well known in popular culture. Lived in Oklahoma all my life. These mythical creatures, described as skinny, tall, and covered in gray hair, became known as Wood Devils. A counselor discovered the bodies one morning on her way to the showers. The Ozark Howler is a mysterious creature living deep in the woods of the Ozarks. A hill going toward Dequeen, Arkansas is supposed to have some type of force that you can put your car in neutral and it will roll "UP" the hill. Each year following the accident, roses were placed at two unmarked graves near the bridge, but ceased after Bessie and Clissie were written on the headstones decades later. (From Explore Southern History), Clip from Travel Channel show Legends of the Ozarks: A Search for the Ozark Howler. The exhibits, which also include other mythological creatures, remind visitors that science was born of myths, some of which may have had a real-world basis. Rather, they live up farther north. This is normal for me. Another theory is that ghosts of car crashes from the past pull your car away from where they died themselves. Sometimes described as more than 14 ft tall, the monster's kind was said to have descended from demons. Back to Native American mythological figures Back to Native American mythology Im from Idabel, and there are quite a few tails of bigfoot in this area. These phantom canines are considerably larger than a normal dog. Smith had reportedly put these women under a hex. All mutilated and chewed up. Several people that I talked to who had seen or heard it or found its prints did not believe it to be a real monster, but instead thought that a mountain lion or cougar was loose in the Boston Mountains that stretch between Fort Smith and Van Buren on the south and the booming Northwest Arkansas corridor. It is a strange being called La Carretanagua - described as an ox-cart which is driven by a skeleton and pulled by phantom bulls. Oklahoma is absolutely no stranger to some spooky tales; it seems like no matter where you go, theres a ghost story involving it in some way. Two, The Man in Flannel was wearing the same thing the second time I saw him, when he was guiding me out the woods. But nothing has left me in the terror I had when I encountered something in the woods of my home state Missouri. The Skate Park is an open air 10,000 square foot modular skate park. I dont expect you to believe this, but a few things struck me while I was writing this. He kept walking and just seemed to dissipate in the fog the further he got into it. It was here that he caught a glimpse of what the locals later dubbed the Green Hill Monster" of southeastern Oklahoma a hideous creature several feet taller than a human and covered in long, matted hair. The Legend of the First Woman: Cherokee myth of how women were created. It was broad and about as big as a great Dane, and it had eerie reddish eyes that gave him chills. The C-Sth is thought to make its home in the clefts of rocks in the Highlands, and also to roam the moors and highlands. No definitive explanation has even been given, but it is often thought that the poor souls are unfortunate victims of what has since been named Shamans Portal. They point to the screams and howls of animals like the Red Fox, Fisher Cat, and even fighting raccoons. I then looked in the rear view mirror and saw it leap across the highway and continue chase after my car. So you have to bend at the waist and walk through crouched. I should preface with two things. OK. Mythical Creatures and Magical Beasts: An Illustrated Book of Monsters from Timeless Folktales, Folklore and Mythology: Volume 1 (Legendary Lores) . Did you read that the lake it's reputed to inhabit is completely manmade, less than fifty years old, and that the lake has no real connections to other bodies of water to allow anything in? Tell us any we missed in the comments! The Jikininki are a very special type of mythological creature. Have you asked anyone you know? I first had visual sight of one was off HWY 65 on HWY 256, heading towards Welcome Home. Do its eyes glow red or yellow? 36. This mysterious light of an unknown origin can be observed to this day on the Oklahoma/Missouri border. I used to live in Altus, near Lawton. What are the scariest Oklahoma ghost stories? Oklahoma has its fair share of creepy stories and urban legends, thats for sure. Mythological Monsters. So I spent a lot of time in the woods tracking and preparing game stands and watching for poachers. According to legend, the creature was capable of hunting silently, but would occasionally let out three terrifying bays, and only three, that could be heard for miles by those listening for it, even far out at sea. Listen to the sound of fighting Raccoons: Click here to learn more about Fisher Cats. Scholars have noted that the cryptozoology subculture rejected mainstream approaches from an early date, and that adherents often express hostility to mainstream science. In the Smithville area there was a couple who shot at one that came up on their porch and the FBI came out and took blood and hair samples. A local Half man half cat. It's easy! Mist fills a tree-lined valley surrounding the Mountain Fork River in Beavers Bend State Park on a cool fall morning. Its sound has been described as very deep and guttural as well as a high-pitched howl. Others have said that its the most unearthly scream and half-human. One of the most common descriptions of the sound is like the screams of a woman. Those who have heard the screams pierce the night never forget the chill that ran up their spine and the feeling of dread that washed over them. Also, my college professor was talking about a friend that works for the forestry department who spends his spare time tracking them. Won't protect you in your bed, Charon, also known The Ferryman or the Boatman, is a central figure in the Greek mythology, being the one responsible for carrying the souls of the recently deceased across the Styx (the great marsh) and Acheron (the river of woe). For example, the Little Theatre in Tulsa is a local legend because of its ghosts. I never knew what it was until recently doing research. Oklahoma's Green Hill Monster In the thick forest of Oklahoma lives a Big Foot-like creature . Combining the stories of the tigers and the settlers tales of otherworldly creatures that scream and carry off the souls of the dead may have resulted in the Ozark Howler. 1.. It was late at night and something big and black darted out in front of my vehicle, she said. Many call them ghosts who eat humans, leaving a smart reason to avoid cemeteries. Some of the old hunters said it reminded them of an elk bugling, but at a lower pitch.. According to legend, this mansion was located near 111th and Sheridan in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For example, the Little Theatre in Tulsa is a local legend because of its ghosts. There is a large concentration around Noble, Oklahoma. Tsvdigewi: Cherokee stories about the Little People. Never. Witness a roadside attraction that seems to defy the forces of gravity by driving to Springers famous Magnetic Hill. There are a ton of ghost stories including a Ghost Train and a Female Ghost on Old Highway 66. Click here to learn more about the Red Fox. But that season it seemed to rain every day. Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images. For some examples of the ghosts said to be wandering the lands of Oklahoma, as well as their stories, check this article out. Many explanations are given for this fun mystery. Submit Your picture using our Contact Us page. Entities that may be considered cryptids by cryptozoologists include Bigfoot, Yeti, the chupacabra, the Jersey Devil, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mokele-mbembe. Luckily for the heroes, the Ancient Greeks had the strangest, coolest, most terrifying creatures & monsters mythology had to offer ranging from Dragons, Giants, Demons and Ghosts, to multi-formed creatures such as the Sphinx . If youre brave enough to visit the site, you might see dead animals at the opening and hear demonic voices. I have lived in the Arkansas Ozarks for over 20 years. The Hellhound's appearance varies from region to region, but wherever they pop up, they strike fear into the hearts of witnesses. Visitors report apparitions that pull hair or push the visitors around. A shadow on all fours stalked about 100 feet deep through the woods. It was also said the baying was a warning to lock up nursing women lest the beast abduct them and take them to a fairy mound (Scottish Gaelic: sthean, pl. This was later in the day and after a rain storm so fog was moving in. As for Bigfoot, sounds like he's down in south east OK in the mountains around Talahina. Here are the 10 best! Gogmagog (from Anglican/Celtic mythology) Source: Mythical-Creatures Wiki . I've read a few things on the internet about the Oklahoma octopuss. This is a fitting name as the legend says that chupacabras are vampires. probably some hicks drunken drug induced hallucination.) Camp Scott, a Girl Scout camp just east of Tulsa, was a peaceful retreat until 1977. Happy Appreciate a Dragon Day! The N-dam-keno-wet wasn't unique in North American mythology; other mythical creatures stalked young women too, according to Native American stories. Legend says that the stikini, a vampire-witch of Seminole lore, came to Oklahoma when the tribe was forced to relocate. Did you know that mile for mile, Oklahoma offers the nation's most diverse terrain? Six new restaurants are coming to Oklahoma State Parks. Its been replaced by a paved lot, but the basement was never dug up. Uktena, the Horned Water Serpent, was a near-invincible crystalline snake with a gemstone in its head. Your browser does not support the audio element. The stikini are human by day, but each night the human form vomits its internal organs which allows it to shape-shift into an owl. Zombie. Have you visited any of these spots and did you have a scary or unexplainable event happen? My husband is Cherokee and has told me stories of things that he calls 'skellies' or something like that. Its a time to stop, take account of the situation, and begin counter stalking. I ducked behind the truck slowly to avoid spooking what I had hoped was a nice buck. The creature was never caught. There are also numerous hauntings in the area such as Wheelock Church that has reports of children haunting the place. After about 15 minutes, the voices of the creatures seemed to get closer to each other, eventually meeting up and wandering away from Millner's camp before the boys could see them. Just as the infamous monster of Loch Ness in Scotland is known as Nessie, the mysterious monster of Lake Norman near Charlotte is known as Normie . Mr. Houghton also haunts the guests at the inn, but hes quite helpful and hospitable. They have the heads and torsos of ugly women, long talons, and bird bodies. This beautiful state deserves much exploration as you exit the Interstate and explore its many hidden treasures.Mile-for-mile, Oklahoma has the most diverse geography of any in the nation, with pine-covered mountains, alabaster caverns, cypress swamps, and tallgrass prairies. I ran then and if it happened again today I would run. The other, to the south, reported two calves and cow dead and mutilated. 2. Its a good indicator that something is out there that either A, is trying to avoid you, or B, is trying to stalk you. These urban legends in Oklahoma turn the spooky factor all the way to 11. -Buddha. Smith was found guilty of housing two "religious slaves" in cages in her basement for over a decade; the house became known as "the Hex House", since the slaves were under some sort of hex (or so it's said). The summer continued and odd occurrences continued to happen in the woods. 207 x 148 cm (81 1/2 x 58 1/4 in.). This mysterious light of an unknown origin can be observed to this day on the Oklahoma/Missouri border. Golems Famous in Jewish folklore, golems are most often depicted as beings created from inanimate matter such as clay or mud, which have been brought to life to serve. I still remember that Summer, it was rainier than most. Afterwards, the body was bought and sold numerous times as part of a variety of freak shows, carnivals and traveling acts for decades. (extremely racist. Some say its supposed to have two horns on its head, and its completely black. harpies - in Greek and Roman mythology, these are vengeful wind spirits. In the Howler's case, this may be a combination of traits from the cougar (large cat, terrifying scream very unique and characteristic of the species) and things that got added on over time (glowing red eyes not found in any cat species, scary black color and horns, ect.). Dad left the chainsaw in the truck bed, got in and drove away. Many have their basis in Mythology and some have emerged from cultural folklore. I continued South to get into clear space. Its fame was assured by three movies about a hairy, ape-like creature that supposedly haunts the swampy Sulphur River bottoms of Miller County. As for other strange things in north east Oklahoma. stheanan) to supply milk for the children of the fae (daoine sth). Half human almost. 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