Exploring the Yeti: History, Lore, and Evidence

In a recent Nightmares at Midnight Podcast episode, hosts Kez and Violet delve into the fascinating topic of the Abominable Snowman, also known as the Yeti. The Yeti is often associated with Bigfoot, but as the podcast explains, there are distinct differences between the two. According to the podcast, the Yeti is believed to reside in the high snow-covered mountains, specifically in the Himalayas, while Bigfoot is typically found in forests, swamps, and foggy areas. The Yeti is also often depicted with white hair, while Bigfoot has black or brown hair. The podcast goes on to discuss the history of the Yeti, including its roots in pre-Buddhist religion and its adoption into Tibetan Buddhism. The Yeti is considered a non-human animal and is sometimes worshipped as a guardian against evil spirits. One interesting point made in the podcast is that the term "Abominable Snowman" was actually born out of a mistranslation. In 1921, a contributor to an Indian English language newspaper interviewed explorers returning from the British Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition. The explorers had found footprints that they believed were caused by a large loping gray wolf. However, their Sherpa guides identified the tracks as those of the "wild man of the Snows," which they called Metoh-kangmi, meaning "man-bear Snowman." The writer misinterpreted Metoh as "filthy" and decided he liked the sound of "abominable" better, thus giving birth to the nickname. The podcast also touches on the key evidence for the existence of the Yeti, including a photo of a footprint taken by British Explorer Eric Shipton in 1951 and hair specimens from what was alleged to be a Yeti scalp found in the Pangbooi Monastery. Overall, the Nightmares at Midnight Podcast episode on the Yeti is an informative and engaging listen for anyone interested in the topic. It provides a deep dive into the history and lore of the Yeti, as well as the key evidence for its existence. Be sure to check out the full episode on their YouTube channel! Excitement level: 6/10. I found the discussion of the origins of the term "Abominable Snowman" to be particularly interesting, as well as the exploration of the differences between the Yeti and Bigfoot.