Encountering the Cannibalistic Adaias of Zuni Mythology: A Giant Bigfoot Comparison

In a recent video from the YouTube channel BMO Creative, the cryptid known as the Atahsaia is explored in depth. According to Zuni folklore, the Atahsaia is a cannibalistic giant demon, standing at around 8 feet tall and weighing 700 pounds. With long gray hair, muscular arms covered in black and white scales, and a swollen red face with bulging eyes, the Atahsaia is a truly terrifying creature. One unique characteristic of the Atahsaia is its habitual armament, often depicted with a giant flint axe or knife. These weapons are said to be as broad as a man's thigh and twice as long, making them more akin to swords than traditional knives. The Atahsaia also wears clothes made from animal skins and is known to hunt humans by appearing kind and trying to convince them it's an old relative. The video goes on to describe various stories and legends involving the Atahsaia, including the tale of the Adiah cannibal demon and the Rabbit Huntress. In the Adiah story, two young women are tricked by the demon and led to its home, where it tries to feed them a soup made of human children. However, the women are able to trick the demon and are eventually saved by the Zuni War gods. In the Rabbit Huntress story, a young woman is caught in a blizzard and seeks refuge in a cave. The Atahsaia finds her and demands she give him all her food and hunting gear. However, the woman is able to outsmart the creature and eventually escapes. The video raises the question of whether the Atahsaia is an exiled older Sasquatch or truly a demon. While the creature is certainly terrifying, it's good to remember that many Native American tribes had no issue with women hunting or gathering for their families. If you're interested in learning more about the Atahsaia, be sure to check out the full video from BMO Creative. It's a fascinating exploration of a lesser-known cryptid and its place in Native American folklore. And as always, keep an open mind and stay curious.