Choctaw's Champ: The Sunlight-Sensitive Forest Dweller

In a recent video from TCC Research, the focus turns to the Shampe monster, a being from Choctaw lore that is both fascinating and frightening. The video serves as a reminder that not all tales of giant, hairy beings in Native American folklore can be lumped together as different races or variations of Bigfoot or Sasquatch. The Shampe is described as a malevolent, ogre-like monster, with some accounts depicting it as a hairless giant resembling a gigantic Choctaw, while others describe it as a large, hairy man, akin to an ape. This inconsistency in descriptions has led some to associate the Shampe with Bigfoot or Sasquatch legends, but the video suggests that this may not be the case. One of the most striking features of the Shampe is its overpowering smell, which is said to be so strong that it can cause men to faint and even lead to death. The female Shampe, on the other hand, is said to have a skunk-like odor. The Shampe is also known to make a whistling noise as it stalks through the forest, and the Choctaw people believe that it cannot stand the brightness of the sun or open air. The Shampe is said to live in the deepest parts of the forest, in big, dark caves, and is attracted to the smell of blood. When hunting, the Choctaw would drop any small game, like rabbits or squirrels, to distract the Shampe and escape. The video notes that the Shampe followed the Choctaw people on their journey from the western states to their more eastern homes, and while it is said that all the Shampe returned to the West, some Choctaws still report hearing whistling sounds and catching the strong odor in the woods. The TCC Research video is a fascinating exploration of the Shampe monster and its place in Choctaw lore. It's a reminder that there is still much to learn about the various giant, hairy beings that appear in Native American folklore, and that not all of them can be easily classified as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. If you're interested in learning more about the Shampe or other similar beings, be sure to check out the video and keep an eye out for any strange whistling sounds or overpowering odors in the woods.