Appalachian Bigfoot Creatures: Exploring Local Legends and Evidence

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Obscure Appalachia, the topic of discussion is the prevalence of Bigfoot in Appalachian folklore. The video delves into various local and regional Bigfoot-like creatures that have been documented throughout the region, each with their own unique attributes and behaviors. One such creature is the Pennsylvania White Bigfoot, which is known for its notable orange glowing eyes and the small grass huts it builds for shelter. This creature is said to be much more territorial and stronger than the typical Bigfoot. Another creature mentioned is the Ohio Grassman, also known as the Nerva Monster, which has been spotted in groups of two to five creatures together. Sightings of the Grassman date back to at least the 1700s, with documentation existing that the Native Americans of the region were familiar with the creatures and called them Wild Ones of the woods. The Tennessee Wildman is another folkloric entity discussed in the video. This creature is said to have piercing red eyes, excessive hair that is usually orange-ish in color, and sometimes described to have claws and be incredibly strong and agile. The wild man is also said to be aggressively Territorial and is even said to Target women sometimes, grabbing them by the hair and attempting to drag them away. The video also touches on the Virginia woodburger, a Sasquatch-like entity said to prey upon children. The term "booger" is used in Appalachian terminology to reference a monster or an unknown creature, similar to the title of Boogeyman. The wood burger is said to carry children off into the forest never to be seen again. The video also briefly mentions the Raven mocker, a creature of Cherokee legend from Southwest Virginia who can shapeshift into an old man or woman and eat their hearts without opening their chests, and the bjam, a creature in Haywood County North Carolina who has an affinity for voyerism and likes to watch women bathe as well as for gemstones. The video raises the question of what Bigfoot is and where did he come from. Physical evidence is fairly limited to plaster casts from supposed tracks, limited video and photo evidence, and hair or fur submitted for testing. However, the results of these tests have all been traced back to creatures of known origin. Skeptics argue that Bigfoot sightings are either entirely faked or are a matter of misidentification of bears or escaped gorillas or chimpanzees. However, believers have some interesting ideas of what Bigfoot is and where he came from. Some believe he's simply a neanderthal that somehow survived, while others believe that Bigfoot is an otherworldly being. Overall, this video from Obscure Appalachia provides a deep dive into the various local and regional Bigfoot-like creatures that have been documented throughout Appalachian folklore, and raises interesting questions about the true nature of Bigfoot. It's definitely worth a watch for any Bigfoot enthusiast.