Unraveling the Mystery: Klay Cudl - Cherokee Myth Meets Bigfoot Legends

In a recent video from the YouTube channel "What in the Sam Hill?! Podcast," the legend of the Kecleh Kudleh, a creature from Cherokee mythology, is examined and debunked. The video's host, who is also the author of the book "Georgia Wildman," delves into the misconceptions surrounding the Kecleh Kudleh and its alleged meaning. According to the video, the Kecleh Kudleh is often translated as "hairy man" or "hairy giant," but the host argues that this is a misnomer. The host explains that the two most important sources for the Cherokee language are James Mooney's "Myths of the Cherokee" and the Ravenrock dictionary, both of which were compiled based on work with the Eastern Band of Cherokees in the Qualla Boundary. The Ravenrock dictionary, which was done in 1975, uses the word "yuana" to mean "hairy," "asgaya" to mean "man," and "Iga" to mean "large." Therefore, the idea that "Kecleh Kudleh" would mean "hairy man hairy giant" is immediately suspect. The host then goes on to explain that the source material for the Kecleh Kudleh comes from an article from 1793 that was published in several newspapers, one of which was the Maryland Gazette. The article describes an "extraordinary animal" that has been discovered on Bald Mountain, which is near the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina and on other mountains in the western territory. The animal is described as being between 12 and 15 feet tall, with a head that resembles a terapin (a type of turtle) and feet that are like those of a negro, about 2 feet long and hairy. The eyes are described as exceedingly large and open, and the hair on its head is about 6 inches long and stands straight up like a negro's. The nose is described as being like that of the human species, only large and inclined to what is called Roman. The article goes on to say that these animals are bold and have lately attempted to kill several persons, and that their principal resort is on the Bald Mountain, where they lie and wait for travelers. The inhabitants of this place call it yahoo, but the Indians give it the name of chickle cuddley. The host points out that the name "chickle cuddley" has been transferred into the ether as "kle Cay," but that this is incorrect. The host explains that in the Cherokee language, words that start with "ch" in English are actually "TS" in Cherokee. The host then goes on to explain that "chicki" is actually a documented Cherokee word, and that it is probably more accurately pronounced "chaquil" in the W mist of the Cherokee. The host then explains that "cudle" is a little more complicated, but that it should be a conjugation of the word "agulo um" and that in the Ravenrock dictionary, they use a "V" to represent a sound that's more like "a" but "agulo" means "mask." The host then concludes that "Kecleh Kudleh" does not mean "hairy man" or "hairy giant," but rather "the masked nocturnal one" or "masked ghost" or "masked owl-like one." The host argues that this is a much more rich and interesting description of a relic hominoid than the simple "hairy man" or "hairy giant" that is often assigned to it. I find this video to be fascinating and informative. The host's deep knowledge of the Cherokee language and culture, as well as their expertise in the field of Cryptozoology, makes for a compelling and thought-provoking video. I would encourage all of our readers to check out the video for themselves and to learn more about the Kecleh Kudleh and its true meaning. It's good to note that the host of the video is not affiliated with Squatchable, and the video is not our own creation. However, as a platform for Bigfoot enthusiasts, witnesses, and researchers, we believe in sharing and promoting all kinds of content that is related to the subject of Bigfoot. Whether it's new footage, eyewitness accounts, or in-depth analysis like this video, we believe that all perspectives and ideas should be welcomed and considered. Wrapping up, the video "Kecleh Kudleh Debunked!" from the YouTube channel "What in the Sam Hill?! Podcast" is a must-watch for anyone interested in the legend of the Kecleh Kudleh and its true meaning. The host's expertise and knowledge of the Cherokee language and culture, as well as their deep understanding of Cryptozoology, makes for a fascinating and informative video. I would encourage all of our readers to check it out and to learn more about this fascinating creature.